Can an employer ask you ifthe emotions and feelings you are having over a conflict with another employee, are because you are pregnant?
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Can an employer ask you ifthe emotions and feelings you are having over a conflict with another employee, are because you are pregnant?
Asked on July 24, 2011 Wisconsin
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
An employer can ask questions but you are not required to answer this question, especially if it appears to be discriminatory. If this employer has asked this question of you in writing or verbally, immediately put them on notice that pursuant to federal law and the Pregnancy anti discrimination acts, you are not required to answer this question and any attempts at harming your employment status will be considered retaliation. Think about filing a complaint with the state labor department and see if there are other complaints filed against the same company about the same issue (if this is something that can be disclosed to you) and consider any interaction you have with this particular co-worker or supervisor is simply in writing. If the person attempts discussions verbally, you follow up or respond in writing by first confirming what the person said and you reply by stating the questions are discriminatory.
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