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Posted 7/29/2011 12:54 PM (GMT 0)
I am having a hard time at work again. I told my boss and assistant Dircetor on Monday that I'm pregnant, and now they are finding any fault with me. They are trying to control my need to go to the bathroom and I am high risk with this pregnancy. I talked with my doctor this week and she said that it's too early to do anything just yet. Yesterday was a hard day, cuz I'm trying to hold back my water intake so that I don't have to go as much, or go when in transition. But I don't want them to cause me to miscarry again. I really need some advice. I also had to get a doctors note to state that I need to eat more snacks during the day cuz they weren't going to let me eat whenever whereas everyone else munches and they don't say anything about it.
Posted 7/29/2011 1:43 PM (GMT 0)
I am pretty sure they can't treat you like that. Per law...

FMLA and Employment Laws
The Family and Medical Leave Act protects employees who qualify from losing their job because of absences from work -- for example, for drug infusions or surgery.

“I’ve filled out many forms for people with UC since the Family Medical Leave Act went into law,” says Johnson. “They let their supervisor know that from time to time, the person may need to miss a few days or even a week to get their disease under control.”

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) -- and particularly the ADA Amendments that went into effect in 2009 -- can help people with UC to get “reasonable accommodations” from their employers to do some aspects of their job. An accommodation for someone with UC could be:

Extra breaks
A modified work schedule
Easier access to a bathroom

These laws require that your employer know about your ulcerative colitis. But some employers will be empathetic and helpful regardless of the law. They may be open to flexible hours, working from home, or other accommodations that help you get the job done.

Posted 7/29/2011 1:49 PM (GMT 0)
I just feel like I'm being rail roaded and they are trying to get me to quit. I don't like how the situation is right now, but I don't know how to get out of it. I don't want to deal with all the legal stuff, I don't like conflict.
Posted 7/29/2011 1:52 PM (GMT 0)
I understand. But you have to do what is best for you and your baby! Legal stuff or not. And you said they did this to you before... Causing a miscarriage?? I'd be gettin super legal with that. Maybe if you just mention the law to them they will back off. And you won't have to take things any further.
Posted 7/29/2011 1:56 PM (GMT 0)
This is my first job here in Az, first pregnancy while working. I've miscarried twice before when I wasn't working. I just don't want the stress of my work to cause a miscarriage this time around.
Posted 7/29/2011 2:02 PM (GMT 0)
Ah I see. Well I hope things get better for you at work. I just know if this were happening to me then I would mention the law. You have rights. And if you don't let them know that you are aware you have rights, then they will continue to treat you unfairly. Good luck with everything.
Posted 7/29/2011 2:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Come and live in England, we have good laws to protect pregnant ladies!!!! Seriously remember look after yourself, you only have one body, Good Luck.

Posted 7/29/2011 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
LOL! I got time off for a week, but I am trying to get disability now. I am unable to pull from my work, so I am trying Cali. Sure hope it works.
Posted 7/29/2011 6:04 PM (GMT 0)
Sweetie,

The job market is horrible in AZ right now (I live there too). Some unscrupulous employers take advantage of the situation and treat their employees like trash. Sad, but I guess some people are just jerks. They can't mess with FMLA though unless they want a lawsuit on their hands.
Posted 7/29/2011 6:31 PM (GMT 0)
I haven't been there for a year so FMLA is out for me. :(
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