Do you think it's fair for a Woman to be fired from her job just because she's pregnant?

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Screenwriter · Accepted Answer

Don't know what the laws are in Italy, but there are laws to protect women from being fired from a job SIMPLY because they're pregnant.

Now there is ANOTHER ISSUE at play here. Her jumping around and diving onto the sand or floor of some gym is DANGEROUS for her to do WHILE pregnant.

Volleyball is a highly physical sport and IF there was some danger during pregnancy and her child was born damaged, and there is the possibility that the child incurred an injury FROM her playing volleyball, and her sports organization could be sued.

As long as a job poses no obvious threat to a developing fetus, being pregnant is not an issue. But we are talking about a sports player. She couldn't lumber around a volleyball court 5 months pregnant, could she? That's absurd.

But, what the sports team should have proposed was to move her to another job while pregnant, then offer to get her back in play after a period of physical recovery. If she couldn't make the grade after a reasonable amount of time, THEN fire her.

The team would have done it's due diligence, she would have kept her job while pregnant, and she would've had an incredible incentive to get back in shape and back into the game.

CupcakeTheDestroyer · Accepted Answer

No, this is why pregnancy is a protected class by the EEOC in the US. Firing or terminating someone for taking maternity leave is not only scummy and sexist as hell, it’s illegal.

HawkPerception · Accepted Answer

Fired? I think being fired is a little unfair, but a temporary leave is justified. The fact of the matter is, an employee being pregnant creates a risk for the employer. The employee is more likely to get sick or feel fatigued. They're more likely to have emotional episodes. I personally don't think it's fair that an employer has to take on that risk just because a woman feels entitled.

If women want equality, they should expect to be treated equally and being treated equally means assessing you based on your capability and liability fairly.

lightbulb27 · Accepted Answer

If she can't do the job safely, what am I to do as employer? If I can't fire and hire someone else, then you are putting her choices and stress on me... not right. Solve that first...

I think she should go onto government assistance if cannot work and you pay for her.

Having kids is a mess of responsibility. Maybe at birth we tie up peoples reproductive system until they can pass a test that demonstrates they are responsibile and capable... then they can have a kid. Until then, we just immigrate the people we need to grow.

Advisor Smith · Accepted Answer

Firing a woman solely because she's pregnant is generally considered unfair and discriminatory. Most places have laws protecting pregnant employees to ensure they aren't treated unjustly. Pregnancy should be supported, and workplaces should foster a culture of respect and equality. My advice is to ensure you are aware of your legal rights and consider seeking guidance from human resources or legal professionals if faced with such situations. Protecting employees during significant life events, like pregnancy, contributes to a healthier, more inclusive work environment.

EmmaMary · Answer

@thegreenyogi  Copied and Pasted. Here in the UK it is illegal to fire a woman from her job because she is pregnant. Discrimination based on pregnancy is unlawful and considered a form of sex discrimination. Employers must not treat a woman unfavorably due to her pregnancy, recent childbirth, or while she is on maternity leave.

Tarifa · Answer

Of course not. There is legislation to prevent this.

But I think it starts well before that. Whenever a young woman is applying for a new job, she will get two questions: Do you have any kids? and Do you plan on having kids? It's still assumed in may societies that women are the ones who will take care of their children, and this may hinder their professional careers.

Zack-Bann · Answer

Of course it’s unfair
And fortunately most civilized countries don’t even allow that

The only exception I would say is if she does harmful things to the employer or workplace and then use her pregnancy as an excuse to

At the end of the day we are all adults and should he accountable for our actions

Drumlin2001 · Answer

Sounds wrong. Not sure on full story. I assume she couldn't play once she found out she was pregnant. And wouldn't for at least a few months after birth. Can the team afford to pay her for a year without her playing? Maybe they should have insurance to cover cost, they'd have to if she had a long term injury.

Shiprex · Answer

In the same way it's not fair for an employer to hire and pay someone new to replace a woman who chooses to become pregnant.

In the same way colleagues have to take on the workload of a woman who chooses to becomes pregnant.

It's not a right to have others suffer for one's choices.

SotiCoto · Answer

If she chose to be pregnant then sure. If she got raped and abortion is illegal where she lives then it would be unfair... but as long as her pregnancy is her choice then she has no business being paid for it. It isn't like we need any more humans in the world so getting knocked up shouldn't be rewarded.

In_Trance · Answer

I think that's Case by case basis.
For example did she just get hired and not inform the employer that she was pregnant only to go off months into her career? That's not fair.
Did she get a job and then spit out a few kids only to quit after her last child is born and she's used up all of her leave? That's not fair either

In cases like that she should be held accountable

Anonymous · Answer

Very unfair in this situation

Can only be fair if some pregnant woman is working somewhere where the owner is not able to pay one more person to do her job as in he/she has some small scale business or something where only a few people are hired so they gotta replace the pregnant one with some other woman

Maybe_Maybe_not · Answer

I mean... I have nothing against lawmakers late at the party, that's sad but it happens, for reasons besides the point here. However,  I have something against lawmakers convinced that they shall avoid partying .

NoDecision · Answer

Italy? They don't do that in America. They have such a thing as the FMLA - Family Medical Leave Act. It makes it illegal to fire someone who cannot work due to illness or pregnancy.

NordicInScandinavia · Answer

Not only is it unfair but it is also illegal.

Surely · Answer

Is it fair? No! But some jobs probably shouldn’t be done while pregnant. Account of hurting the fetus or the mother.
Women that sign up for active duty in the military. Should not allow themselves to become pregnant while serving.

Still-alive · Answer

no that's wrong. Also maternity leave should be standard everywhere. so should paternity leave

loveslongnails · Answer

Of course not, but that's only if you're a fair-minded person. Since Italy has no laws concerning this specifically, it's going to end up in the courts.

Anonymous · Answer

Fairness is personal opinion. Legally it depends on her work contract. And if it's provable. A judges opinion can be ruled unfair by another judge.

lilBigPotato · Answer

Illegal here and in pretty much every European country

jazzy34 · Answer

In the United States, that's illegal. That company can be sued for discrimination.

RavVid · Answer

Depends on the type of job. It is not hard to imagine some that might be incompatible.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

If her pregnancy is interfering with the job then yes it's fair. Unfortunately, companies aren't going to risk losing money because an employee can't do her job right because she's pregnant.

exitseven · Answer

No , half the population can get pregnant. We should be able to deal with it

WonderingManII · Answer

A better question is, should she be playing volleyball while pregnant?

Friendlybro79 · Answer

That is ridiculous and completely unfair. No reason to treat her that way.

Grond21 · Answer

I know it's illegal to do that in the US. I certainly don't like the idea as well

Xawyx-2 · Answer

No, it's not fair at all, women have rights.

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

What company does that in 2025 ? (Oh, wait, we are talking the BENIGHTED States Of 'Murrikkka!!!)

Anonymous · Answer

That's been illegal since the Hunter Tylo v. Aaron Spelling case of the 1990s.

Mangospacho · Answer

This is so funny to ask because it’s highly illegal here to fire someone for getting pregnant

Anonymous · Answer

It depends on the job. Like if you're a WNBA player, then yes. Because that's almost l I ke a self inflicted injury.

Jerre · Answer

Absolutely NOT fair. She shud get with a lawyer and find out if that procedure is legal.

elizamichale1 · Answer

How can that be fair n how the hell can anybody do that? Isn't that illegal?

Josef_89 · Answer

No, I don't find that pregnant people are valued in our country

avery58 · Answer

Isn't that against labor laws?

Cormac995 · Answer

Put on leave yes outright fired no.

Anonymous · Answer

That is illegal. I thought.

DrPepper12 · Answer

NO!! ABSO-FUCKING-LUTELY NOT!!

Alex-Snow · Answer

Not fair at all. It should be illegal to do so

Anonymous · Answer

Nope, it's illegal

seeyounexttuesday · Answer

How about a little context.

msc545 · Answer

That kind of depends on what the job is.

Arcadian222 · Answer

No, fuck no!!!

Panthero80 · Answer

Of course it's not fair.

Jeijjjrur · Answer

She needs money for two people now

Anonymous · Answer

hel no , she should sue them

Dongie · Answer

No!!

cavedweller1973 · Answer

Nope

Thecubs22 · Answer

No not at all.

eagle1951 · Answer

can't do that

Minuet59 · Answer

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