wrongful termination threat

Hello,

I am 18.5 weeks pregnant. I have been out for pregnancy related illness for 24 hours total since June. I have also used 12.5 hours of my FMLA time to go to the doctor and other appointments.

Today (10/15/03) I was called to a meeting with my supervisor. He indicated if my doctor restricted my duties anymore than already done (no lifting over 20 lbs, and sitting more not standing) then I won't have a job. I want to clarify this with him as what he meant by this statement.

What do I do now? I plan to ask for an unrestricted return to work in an effort to keep my job.

Please help.

1 answer  |  asked Oct 15, 2003 7:49 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Answers (1)

kerry gough
Pregnancy accomodation

Your employer has a duty reasonably to accomodate your limitations caused by pregnancy. There is no hard and fast rule as to what constitutes a reaonable accomodation--that depends upon the size of the employer, nature of your job, etc. If accomodation would work an undue hardship on the employer, then the employer may well be off the hook.

posted by kerry gough  |  Oct 16, 2003 12:33 PM [EST]

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