New employee is pregnant

catskill

I have a new hire that has just informed me she is pregnant. She has called in 3 times with morning sickness. She has been here 1 month and is still in her probasionary period. How do I handle this matter without getting my company sued?

jitrbug

What is your policy for the probationary period? Do you allow any sick time?

catskill

Our probationary period is 3 months. 5 days sick pay.

Whatever

Follow your attendance rules.

Paul in Cannon Beach

The new employee hasn't been with your organization long enough to qualify for FMLA.

I think the issue is to avoid treating her differently than you would anyone else with a short term disability.

What would you do with an ee who breaks her arm during the first month of employment? If your policy would allow for an alternative work schedule, modified duties,etc I would say that is the path you take here as well.

Here's a link that might be helpful to you: [url]http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/fs-preg.html[/url]

I don't believe (but I could be wrong) that it matters if she is in her "probationary" period.

pork1

Paul: What a great link, this issue has come up before and it will come up again, so I too am saving it in my favorites listing.

PORK