Legal Question in Employment Law in New York

I need help knowing what to do next. I had a meeting with my supervisor and the manager of where I work. They went on about how I have no vacation, sick or personal days left. I didn't understand what they were talking about since they made it seem I would never be able to earn any more days off, which is not how my job works.

This meeting took place the first day after being on medical leave. I was pregnant and ordered to stay in bed by my doctor. In the middle of my bedrest, I miscarried. I needed 3 extra days to recoop. I was emotionally distraught.

I come back to work yesterday to this meeting. I got emotional because I felt pressed against the wall by both of them. I was told I should take more days off and if I could get a letter from Dr. that I could return on April 5. That made no sense to me since the meeting was about me have no more days.

Prior to this, a memo was sent out telling the staff I was pregnant without my consent. Also there was a meeting to let all the staff know of my bedrest and pregnancy. Coming back to work was difficult but I went back focused on doing my job. But during this meeting it was made to seem as if I was unable or unstable to do the work and was told to take the time. Is this here way of firing me and wanting me to go away quietly?


Asked on 3/12/10, 7:35 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark S. Moroknek Kelly & Curtis, PLLC.

I can't tell from the question in which order the events occurred, but it sounds like you may have been subjected to pregnancy discrimination. If in fact that did happen, and it led to a miscarriage, you should contact me so we can discuss pursuing the matter further.

You can either email me at [email protected] or telephone me at 516 864 6835.

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Answered on 3/18/10, 6:18 pm


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