Is it wrong to apply for a job while pregnant and not tell them I am pregnant?

KamKol · Nov 7th, 2009, 11:59 AM

That is, unless I actually end up getting the job?

There's a job vacancy that is just IDEAL for me at the moment. I have been out of work and studies for a year and a half and really wanted a job.

The job is part time and full time, so if I got a chance at getting the part time, I'd really want to do it after the baby is born...

What should I do?

EDIT: It says on the application form:
"Health Standard: For a permanent appointment you must be able to give regular and effective service. You will be asked to complete a health declaration, and, if necessary, to attend a medical examination."

Celesse · Nov 7th, 2009, 12:04 PM

People cannot discriminate because you are pregnant. You could interpret this as is ok not to tell them.

Seity · Nov 7th, 2009, 12:08 PM

It's not only OK not to tell, its highly recommended, so that you won't be illegally discriminated against (even though they will find some loophole to make it seem legit).

RSbabe · Nov 7th, 2009, 12:11 PM

If it was me i would tell..but i'm too honest for my own good sometimes

Dream.A.Dream · Nov 7th, 2009, 12:14 PM

You don't have to tell them until you're 26 weeks. So if you get the job they will need to know by then, but you don't have to tell them now xx

LyndsayLou · Nov 7th, 2009, 12:39 PM

I would be upfront it was me, think they'll respect you more for it! You do whatever you feel is best hun. They won't need to pay you mat pay even if they do give you the job so the only way they'll loose out is when you tame time off to have LO!! Lots of people are very understanding hun x x

Kitty23 · Nov 7th, 2009, 12:46 PM

I personally wouldn't tell them xxx

jessica&bump · Nov 7th, 2009, 12:50 PM

is this true in Canada?

jessica&bump · Nov 7th, 2009, 12:51 PM

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You don't have to tell them until you're 26 weeks. So if you get the job they will need to know by then, but you don't have to tell them now xx

i mean,
is that true in canada lol sorry early.

amylk87 · Nov 7th, 2009, 12:52 PM

I'm not sure about if it is 'allowed' but they can't not employ you on the grounds of your pregnancy. x

Nov 7th, 2009, 11:59 AM	#1
KamKol Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 2,171	Is it wrong to apply for a job while pregnant and not tell them I am pregnant? That is, unless I actually end up getting the job? There's a job vacancy that is just IDEAL for me at the moment. I have been out of work and studies for a year and a half and really wanted a job. The job is part time and full time, so if I got a chance at getting the part time, I'd really want to do it after the baby is born... What should I do? EDIT: It says on the application form: "Health Standard: For a permanent appointment you must be able to give regular and effective service. You will be asked to complete a health declaration, and, if necessary, to attend a medical examination."

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Celesse Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North East UK Posts: 5,498	People cannot discriminate because you are pregnant. You could interpret this as is ok not to tell them.

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Seity Other BnB Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 12,807	It's not only OK not to tell, its highly recommended, so that you won't be illegally discriminated against (even though they will find some loophole to make it seem legit).

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RSbabe Pregnant (Expecting) Inactive Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bristol,UK Posts: 1,196	If it was me i would tell..but i'm too honest for my own good sometimes

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Dream.A.Dream Waiting To Try (WTT) BnB Elite Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: England Posts: 18,943	You don't have to tell them until you're 26 weeks. So if you get the job they will need to know by then, but you don't have to tell them now xx

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Nov 7th, 2009, 12:39 PM	#6
LyndsayLou Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 567	I would be upfront it was me, think they'll respect you more for it! You do whatever you feel is best hun. They won't need to pay you mat pay even if they do give you the job so the only way they'll loose out is when you tame time off to have LO!! Lots of people are very understanding hun x x

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Kitty23 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, UK Posts: 2,152	I personally wouldn't tell them xxx

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jessica&bump Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: aldergrove Posts: 68	is this true in Canada?

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amylk87 Waiting To Try (WTT) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: North West, UK Posts: 890	I'm not sure about if it is 'allowed' but they can't not employ you on the grounds of your pregnancy. x

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