TWINS And Can NOT WORK ANYMORE
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I am 10-weeks pregnant with twins and so far it has been a tough pregnancy. I have severe nauseau/morning sickness and am extremely tired. I have a 7-year son whom I can not even have the energy to really take of and of course that is making me feel guilty. I am also sleeping on the job, of course I go to the bathroom at work and sit in the stall on the toilet and just take quick 10 to 15 minutes naps. Here is the question, yesterday my doctor gave me a note to give to my employer as he is recmmending 2-weeks of bedrest or until I pass the nauseau stage (12-weeks or so) but the thing is I m afraid if I tell my emplyer that I am pregnant and am having complications, may not get the same treatment. This a private firm and I have worked with them for 10-months. I am afraid that if I give them the doctor's note and ask for the time, they may see me as a burden and eventually let me go. Help!
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Where do you live? I believe it is illegal in most places for employers to discriminate against pregnant women. I had to take 3 weeks off when I was pregnant last year and my work told me they would call me back when they needed me again. So I said "no, i'm coming back on this date." There was nothing they could do. I live in Canada
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I live in Miami, Fl and have been with the private firm for about 10-months.
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You should research the laws in FL. I believe most countries protect pregnant women now. You can always carry a recorder and tape the conversaton to protect yourself. Good luck and keep us informed. And remember your babies are more important.
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I live in Miami, Florida and have been with firm for 10-months. I m so afraid of losing my job (since I really need to insurance) that I have not even given them the doctor's note and have been coming to work agains t doctor's orders.
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Don't worry. Have you researched your legal rights ? And do you work in a law firm? They should know what not to do. I really hope everything works out for you. And congratulations on your twins. They are a joy!!!
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