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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is there any foul play here?

History:
Been with the company for 10 years. 8 consecutive years received average performance reviews. 9th year requested maternity leave and was away for a few months. That year received my first below average performance review and placed on a pip. 10th year boss knew I will be away for my second maternity leave and he suggested to wait a day or so before submitting the request. At that time, did not think anything of it. Next day was informed I was being laid off. Just was wondering if anything is there, whatever it may be.[/quote]

There is definitely more to the story, but not necessarily ill will or a violation of any civil rights or employment laws.  All of these situations are VERY fact specific.

Things to think about:

Were you "laid off" (as in we don't have work for you anymore, we are getting rid of a line of business, this group of employees is going) or "terminated" (typically for performance)?  They might not use that language, but what did they tell you about WHY they were letting you go?

How big is the company?  Important to determine what laws cover your employer.

How long were you back from your first maternity leave?

how constructive was the feedback about the change in the quality of your performance?  Did you agree with it at the time?  What discussions have you had since then?

Do you get severance?

You might want to start with the EEOC -- you probably have to go through the administrative process before you "sue." A lawyer is only going to write a demand letter for you, and then take a good chunk of whatever additional severance you might get.

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