Absence from work because of pregnancy but not realising it was caused by pregnancy

k3lvc

Tigsteroonie wrote: »

I do dislike people who drip-feed in multiple threads.

Answers in thread one not to liking so trying again - tbh I'd be concentrating on finding some additional income as this looks like a lost cause

marliepanda

As you were told on your other thread.

Her contract was not 'due for renewal' as she didn't have a good enough reference from her previous employer.
They said they would renew it if they were happy.

They are not happy.

They are not renewing.

Again, you cannot use pregnancy to force an employer to renew a contract.

You now are saying the absences/lateness are pregnancy related, however you said in your other thread she was late because your house was broken into. That's not pregnancy related...

nannytone_2

i don't see how you can expect them to treat it as pregnancy related if they hadn't been told she was pregnant.

Weave

Wow, some of you guys are grumpy today. Come on people... relax its the end of the day.


I just want to know if anyone can answer a very specific question. It is related to my last post but that post is much more detailed and the question would be lost. I had hoped put it in a fresh post as a stand alone question would get a succinct reply.


If you do not know the answer then please do not sabotage my post.

marliepanda

You cannot force them to renew her contract. You seem to want to try every angle to do it.

Why are you trying to force the issue? I'd hate to work for someone who thought I was unreliable and wanted rid of me.

Weave

Is it discrimination? It's about whether it is lawful?

Tigsteroonie

Found it for you here: https://www.pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk/help/women-suffering/employee-information/

Does the employer need to know I am pregnant?

Unfavourable treatment will only be unlawful if the employer is aware the woman is pregnant. The employer must know, believe or suspect that she is pregnant – whether this is by formal notification or through the grapevine.

Although you are under no obligation to inform your employer that you are pregnant until 15 weeks before your baby is due, telling your employer triggers the legal protection. It is therefore in your interests to notify your employer of your pregnancy.

Weave

Thanks very much. I appreciate you looking for the answer.


Good work.

k3lvc

Weave wrote: »

Is it discrimination? It's about whether it is lawful?

You're clutching at straws. Contract wasn't to be renewed anyway irrespective of whether there is a role available so there's no discrimination/unlawfulness about it.


Even if you threaten that they'll reiterate the other reasons they've already shared (although as you've seen they didn't actually have to say anything other than thanks and goodbye)

FBaby

Employer is stating she is 'unreliable', in part due to the above sickness

The issue is you say 'part' due, so pregnancy is not the only reason. If challenged, they could say that the reasons for dismissing her were the 'other part' ones.