I have just had a new job offer and I found out I am six weeks pregnant (coil dislodged). I am an engineer for a Construction firm and the maternity benefits with most construction contractors are not great so wether I stay put or join the new company,I can only afford to be away from work for 4 months.
I will be 10 weeks when I start my new job, do I tell them considering the first trimester is the most risky? Am I obliged to let them know before I sign? I would rather prove myself first for at least 2 months and then tell them. The construction Industry is not very accommodating when it comes to women and pregnancy so I feel like I need to take care of my interests first. They know what they can and cannot get away with legally. Thank you
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New job offer and six weeks pregnant
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user1491933480 · 11/04/2017 20:55
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