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JoZack&Tristan
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02/08/20 at 11:15AM UTC
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Need suggestions

Pregnant & technically homeless. Was a store manager up until yesterday where my boss told me I was being replaced due to being pregnant. I just bought a car in order to keep my job. Cause she held that over my head. That's neither here nor there at this point. I can not afford any places in this area so I am planning to move to Alabama and cohabit with the father of my son. In the meantime, I need a job. Something to keep my car payments and insurance going. Any suggestions would be amazing. I hate how the working world treats pregnancy like an incurable disease. I can still work, I want to work I just need some ideas of where to go for that. In the meantime, what my boss did is illegal and will be held accountable so it doesn't happen to anyone else.

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Kimberly Mc
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02/10/20 at 12:34PM UTC
The other place you can go is your local unemployment agency. Not only can you file for unemployment there, they should have some leads on who is hiring, and they usually have some free career training they can steer you to. If you're in a highly populated area, most school systems are always looking for bus drivers AND they provide the training to get your CDL. AND it's a skill you can use darn near anywhere in the US.
Dawn S. Cross
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02/09/20 at 4:30PM UTC (Edited)
While everyone has suggested filing a claim, and it sounds as if you will, the most immediate need is now. Go to a temp agency - Randstad, Spherion, SiTEL, Chime, etc. and go onto your state workforce site and register. They have job postings that others will not because many companies hire exclusively through them. Also, when you register with your state agency, set up an appointment to talk to someone about options, jobs, unemployment, WIC, classes, etc. they can help you navigate through the system.
JoZack&Tristan
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02/09/20 at 8:17PM UTC
Thanks!
Ahderman
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02/09/20 at 5AM UTC
You MUST report this to the EEOC! It’s against federal employment law, and covered by discrimination legislation in the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 , and USC 5 (federal code). If you can prove that you’re being let go because you’re pregnant, your boss will be a world of legal hurt.
Jenni Ricketts
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02/08/20 at 10:04PM UTC
Try a Kindercare or other preschool in Alabama. They are often hiring, & it may save you on childcare after delivery.
obe
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02/08/20 at 6:54PM UTC
There’s the proverbial icing to the protected class of workers against discrimination. Totally unacceptable and the company should definitely be held liable for such blatant disregard of the law and more particularly lack of humanity. Good luck with the Labor Department and an astute attorney.
Anonymous
02/08/20 at 5:41PM UTC
File for unemployment. While, you are filing, they can help you find a job. I'm not sure what your skills are so I'm not much help. When are you due? I strongly urge you to see an attorney, as well. I'm in the legal field and I'm pretty sure this isn't the first time its happened. Let the attorney give you advice. It won't cost you a penny and he may have suggestions, as well regarding employment while you are pregnant. An employment lawyer can help you with that.
JoZack&Tristan
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02/08/20 at 4:21PM UTC
But any suggestions on employment for me at this time???
Lynne Cogan
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02/09/20 at 12:23AM UTC
I agree with everyone sentiments. From what you wrote, you were discriminated against. You should be eligible for unemployment once you prove it, but it looks like you need money NOW. You didn't mention how much you were earning. And here are three possibilities to help you get through--a bridge--until you find something in alignment with what you want to do. You could let your car help you earn a living. That could be ride sharing or food delivery or errand running (Task Rabbit). (That also could be renting out your car; however, I don't know what that entails as far as insurance or what happens should your car be stolen or be in an accident.) Just about the easiest type of office job to get is call center work (i.e., customer service). Some of these are in real call centers and some are remote. I suggest that you also sign up with temporary agencies. Some temp agencies provide temp-to-hire positions--where you work 90 days for the temp agency and then the company can hire you outright. Even if this work isn't steady, it could help you make it until you find a position.
JoZack&Tristan
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02/09/20 at 12:53AM UTC
I was working 7 days a week, around 5.50 to 6 hrs a day @13.00 an hour. I worked about 83 hrs or so due to how the pay periods are set up. I will now be earning 10 an hour part time. She took title, pay, and fulltime status from me. I will look in Task Rabbit and the agencies. Thank you.
Lynne Cogan
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02/09/20 at 1:39AM UTC
So, you weren't fired. You were downgraded. Some money is coming in but not enough to support you. Even if it is only for a little while, it is a help. You might want to look at other contracting/freelancing opportunities. For instance, there are babysitting sites and sites like Fiverr where people market all kinds of skills. If you find the right match for your needs, skills, and what you enjoy, one or more of these could help you shift more seamlessly from your current situation to something that is right for you. And many people earn most/all of their income from contracting/freelancing. Let all of us know how it goes and if you have any other questions.
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Emily Hughes
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02/08/20 at 2:46PM UTC
Agreed with the comment above. Immediately contact the EEOC or an employment attorney.
Anonymous
02/08/20 at 12:59PM UTC
I would do exactly as instructed above. Did you document any of the conversations regarding the car, or any other relating to being pregnant? Can anyone back you up? I would see a lawyer, in addition to filing a complaint. Even if your state is an "at -will" state, you have grounds for discrimination. See an employment lawyer for free consultation. Do not let them off the hook that easy.
JoZack&Tristan
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02/08/20 at 4:20PM UTC
I doubt they would. There is one person...but she got everything she wanted from my downfall. So no. I have no one.

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