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What to do about a warning that I have received at work?
I have worked for my company for 4 years and have always been a high performer. I became pregnant in 5 months ago and have been experiencing depression along with it. The depression has made it difficult to concentrate and focus. I have never had job performance issues but since my pregnancy have made 2 very minor mistakes. I have been given a written warning that if I make another mistake I will be fired. It feels like all the great work I’ve done for the company is being disregarded due to these minor mistakes. It doesn’t seem fair at all and I would hope it would also be illegal. Do I have any rights here?
Asked on January 5, 2013 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
Answers:
Leizer Goldsmith / The Goldsmith Law Firm, LLC
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You need to confer with an employment discrimination attorney on this. Several statutes might bring you some protection, perhaps in the form of workplace accommodations if those would be helpful, and perhaps in dissuading the employer from firing you on account of your pregnancy (or later, child-rearing) status. The sooner you get counsel, the better off you will be. Good luck.
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