Workplace pregnancy hazzing

arakin · August 2015

Hey all, I am 5 months pregnant and started a new job shortly before I found out I was pregnant. Part of the job requirements are lifting things that are WELL over the 25 pound limit the Dr.s give you and being exposed to radiation. I have submited a Dr written letter to my superiors stating that I am in no condition to perform these task until after I have given birth and now I can tell them no with no job related consequences. However I am now the vicim of one of my co-workers constant hazing because of the tasks I cannot preform due to my pregnancy. My superiors will not listen to me unless I have tried talking to this girl. But I fear this will only make things worse as talking to her in the past has never worked. And now I am starting to get it from others as well. Has anyone else had this problem? What did you do about it? Did the stress effect your baby at all?

smkerr14 · August 2015

At least if you discuss your concerns with the person you can then go back to your supervisors and let them know. At that point they should take over if the behavior continues and if it doesn't, do you know anyone in hr that you can contact? So sorry to hear you are being descriminated for being pregnant.

l4rk · August 2015

I agree that your first step should be attempting to resolve the issues one on one. I would try something like, "Hey, I want to talk to you. I understand that my inability to do certain tasks is causing more work for you, and I apologize for that, but I really need you to start treating me in a more respectful way. Is there anything I can do to help you out?" Your coworkers are less likely to resent you (and therefore haze you) if they see you making an effort not to let your pregnancy impact them negatively.

smw19 · August 2015

Do you have an HR department or contact there? Go talk to them for guidance.

mamakate1616 · August 2015

I like the approach @l4rk recommends, but that behavior is inappropriate and illegal.
Definitely go see HR, your EEO officer is probably a great place to start. Your supervisors job is to make sure everyone is doing ok both performance and "safety" wise - as soon as they hear about something like this they should be taking action, regardless of their personal "work it out yourself" preferences.

Blueyedsky · August 2015

File a hazing report. Companies have to take those things seriously because they can cause a lot of trouble for the company if anything happens to you (ie you lose your job). If the hazing report isn't followed though with, you can technically sue, so trust me they have every reason to follow through with it.

Mamabeagle · August 2015

You didn't explain what she is doing in response to your not being able to do your job tasks, so I have no idea if she is even doing anything wrong.

Knottie15742183 · August 2015

You need to set some healthy boundaries with the people in your workplace. You teach people how to treat you and letting them get away with it is not okay.

Good luck

MississippiCatfish · August 2015

I agree 100% that you need to go to that person first. This should be done as a courtesy to your superiors, who shouldn't be responsible to get in the middle of every disagreement.

I guess I say this with a grain of salt, since you didn't describe the "hazing." However, I would imagine yhat any reasonable professional would have addressed a safety or abuse type of concern immediately. If it is simply an annoyance, yes, do your career a favor and handle it.

ERThaxton · August 2015

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