I joined my company in January 2016 as an Assistant Manager in HR. I became pregnant in May 2016 and informed my Director in July. However, just a few days later, I was given a performance improvement plan that listed tasks typically expected of a Head of HR, a role I was never told I would be responsible for. The plan stated a performance review would take place by the end of July. My company then hired a Head of HR in late July, who was supposed to evaluate my performance, but he was asked to resign in October due to his own performance issues. Now, in my eighth month of pregnancy, I’m being pressured to resign immediately, again citing performance concerns. This all feels unfair as I had never received any performance-related feedback before my pregnancy announcement.

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Law Forum › Category: Labour & Service › I joined my company in January 2016 as an Assistant Manager in HR. I became pregnant in May 2016 and informed my Director in July. However, just a few days later, I was given a performance improvement plan that listed tasks typically expected of a Head of HR, a role I was never told I would be responsible for. The plan stated a performance review would take place by the end of July. My company then hired a Head of HR in late July, who was supposed to evaluate my performance, but he was asked to resign in October due to his own performance issues. Now, in my eighth month of pregnancy, I’m being pressured to resign immediately, again citing performance concerns. This all feels unfair as I had never received any performance-related feedback before my pregnancy announcement.
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I joined my company in January 2016 as an Assistant Manager in HR. I became pregnant in May 2016 and informed my Director in July. However, just a few days later, I was given a performance improvement plan that listed tasks typically expected of a Head of HR, a role I was never told I would be responsible for. The plan stated a performance review would take place by the end of July. My company then hired a Head of HR in late July, who was supposed to evaluate my performance, but he was asked to resign in October due to his own performance issues. Now, in my eighth month of pregnancy, I’m being pressured to resign immediately, again citing performance concerns. This all feels unfair as I had never received any performance-related feedback before my pregnancy announcement.

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Apni Law Staff answered 3 years ago

Based on your timeline and the situation, it appears your company may be attempting to terminate your employment while you are pregnant. This could be a violation of India’s Maternity Benefit Act, which prohibits dismissal during pregnancy and provides for maternity leave benefits. You should consult with an employment lawyer to discuss your rights and legal options.

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