https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:37:43 +0000 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:56:45 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=42881 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42881&PID=5821900&title=discrimination#5821900 Author: epictraveller
Subject: 42881
Posted: 19 December 2012 at 9:56am

Nope I disagree - its clearly discrimination under the ERA, check out s105 which lists family status as a prohibited ground of discrimination and s104 which talks about not being given the same opportunities. As the pregnancy is the only thing which made you ineligible, it sure looks like it unless there is a medical reason for why you can't do the role when pregnant.]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:56:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42881&PID=5821900&title=discrimination#5821900 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42881&PID=5821876&title=discrimination#5821876 Author: emerson99724
Subject: 42881
Posted: 18 December 2012 at 9:39pm

You should have informed them before. It is your mistake.]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:39:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42881&PID=5821876&title=discrimination#5821876 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42881&PID=5821863&title=discrimination#5821863 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 42881
Posted: 18 December 2012 at 5:58pm

Not discrimination IMO. You should have disclosed the information.]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:58:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42881&PID=5821863&title=discrimination#5821863 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42881&PID=5821856&title=discrimination#5821856 Author: LateStarterLorna
Subject: 42881
Posted: 18 December 2012 at 4:58pm

I think that only relates to cat faeces as you advised not to clean litter trays etc but its ok when you wear gloves etc Same as with gardening.

It does sound like discrimination but not sure legally, I guess she might think it wouldnt be suitable for you when you are heavily pregnant? I worked for animal control and as soon as your announced you were pregnant, you were taken off the road and put in the office as there might be issues with jumping dogs, strong dogs pulling you over etc]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:58:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42881&PID=5821856&title=discrimination#5821856 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42881&PID=5821854&title=discrimination#5821854 Author: sem
Subject: 42881
Posted: 18 December 2012 at 4:46pm

I *think* there may be an issue with working with animals in early pregnancy? I am not 100% certain but thought I may have heard or read this somewhere.

]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:46:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42881&PID=5821854&title=discrimination#5821854 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42881&PID=5821853&title=discrimination#5821853 Author: CupcakeQueenie
Subject: 42881
Posted: 18 December 2012 at 4:37pm

I'm not sure if I should be furious or just disappointed...

I went for an interview at a local kennel a few weeks ago which went really well. I had a mini trial last week for an hour running over what they expected me to do. Easy.
I got an email from the boss lady "If you are still interested, we would love to have you as our "on call"
person". Yay! Exciting!

But then.. I felt I couldn't accept the job without mentioning I was preg. (12 weeks). So I politely explained I hadn't mentioned it as I was waiting for my scan (which I had the day after my trial) and that I thought I'd be more than capable of doing the work load required.

I got this in response... "I am disappointed you did not disclose this when we had our meeting, and I also asked you to fill in a pre-employment health check, that also provided an opportunity for you to do so, and yes, it would not have made you eligible. At this stage, there is nothing available for you"

So. Is it my fault, because I didn't fill out the form completely? Or am I being discriminated against?

:(

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