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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.

Anonymous · Answer

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.

obe · Answer

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 · Answer

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.

Dawn S. Cross · Answer

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.

Ahderman · Answer

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.

Emily Hughes · Answer

Agreed with the comment above.  Immediately contact the EEOC or an employment attorney.

Jenni Ricketts · Answer

Try a Kindercare or other preschool in Alabama. They are often hiring, & it may save you on childcare after delivery.

Kimberly Mc · Answer

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.

JoZack&Tristan · Answer

But any suggestions on employment for me at this time???

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