Sacked whilst pregnant?

kissablekate

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alwayspuzzled

There are strict rules regarding dismissal during pregnancy and employers have to be very careful they don't leave themselves wide open to a unlawfull dismissal law suit. Also even if they do sack you there is still Maternity Allowance that you would probably still be eligible for. There are lots of helpful people on the work and benifits board who would be able to give you proper guideance.

ovoreo

No strict rules as such, your dismissal can't be in relation to your pregnancy. Most employers would be cautious because it is generally hard to prove otherwise. Suspecting you no longer like your work isn't grounds for dismissal but causing the errors could be. I am not saying you are of course and we don't know how serious they are either. I hope the situation resolves itself, this is stress you don't need.

WASHER

Are you in a union, if not, could you join one tomorrow, they will give you help and advice.

Nothanks

Joining a union is a splendid idea, and if you're not in one you certainly should join, however most unions in my experience won't take on a pre-existing case for a new member as it's not fair on the loyal members who pay their subs rather than just using it as "work insurance".

Sounds like your employer is dreadful though! Telling you he wanted to sack you and was looking for a way???! That's got greivance written all over it. I'd head straight to HR or your union.

marywooyeah

the above advice is pretty much spot on - just hold out a few more days til you get to the one year mark and watch him try and sack you then, when you can go to a tribunal claiming unfair dismissal. you say you have complained about stress at work which hasnt been taken seriously? I'd go over his head about it.
Also, this needs to be moved to the employment board.

Pee

ACAS is a good first port of call. After that you need a solicitor or maybe a University free representation unit if there is one nearby?