Sorry this is a bit of a long vent ...
So my boss was promoted about a month ago and told me he was creating a new position above mine that would oversee my division and another division (I do PR & marketing for a publisher). I said I wanted to apply and he basically brushed me off and told me I could apply along with everyone else interested in the position - I'm the only person in the company actually qualified for the job. The job got posted late last week and it is my job exactly! Except for two divisions instead of one.
So not only am I facing sexual discrimination if he doesn't even consider me for the new job (looking likely as my kick-ass application letter has so far been completely ignored), my job looks like it's being made redundant at the same time (despite his assuring me that my role wouldn't change at all - how can it not if all my current responsibilities are to become this new position's responsibilities??).
I'm due in November and planned on going on leave in late October. Have spoken with employment solicitor (male) who basically told me that although it seems I might have a strong case, it's very hard to prove and I may not want to undergo all the stress of it right now (poor little pregnant lady that I am) and maybe should wait until I return from maternity leave before taking them on.
I'm so furious I just want to scream. They don't seem to realize that even though I'm pregnant I'm perfectly capable and happy to sue the living daylights out of them!