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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Call DC FMLA to ask, they answer the phones. And disclose the pregnancy to the new job - don’t hide it, it’s not fair to show up for a new job and immediately take off unless you were honest about the pregnancy, it won’t endear you to anyone so honesty is the best policy since you have no job protection. [/quote]

Ugh, do not listen to this poster who must be like 92. You are not at all required to disclose, period. The pregnancy discrimination act forbids them from discriminating you based on pregnancy but of course if you disclose they can easily find another reason to not hire you. What you can do is disclose after accepting and work together to find a solution. This is what millions of people who get into other medical emergencies less than 12 months on the job do, and pregnant women should not be forced to act differently - that’s insane. [/quote]

+1. remember you have a right to privacy and don’t just owe everyone your business. Pregnancy is not an inconvenience, it is a fact of life and something an office should be equipped to handle with reasonable notice and preparation. I always disclosed closer to 5-6 months, personally, and this included when I was hired at 3 mos pregnant. My colleagues and boss were all thrilled for me and I received no negativity whatsoever.[/quote]

Dream on!  The employees who had  to do your job during your many doctor's appointments., listen to your inane pregnancy comments, pick up your slack and, finally, were overworked during your maternity leave hated you.
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