Results: When I was pregnant, the factory where I worked, instantly cut my hours back as soon as I told my boss, and treated me like garbage, among other things, so I took maternity leave early. Would you go back to work there, or would you find another job?
Published on 07/08/2015
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When I was pregnant, the factory where I worked, instantly cut my hours back as soon as I told my boss, and treated me like garbage, among other things, so I took maternity leave early. Would you go back to work there, or would you find another job? Go back
11%
194 votes
Find other employment
82%
1425 votes
Other (please specify)
7%
128 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.26% | 22 | |
| na | 0.57% | 10 |
| n/a | 0.40% | 7 |
| sue them | 0.17% | 3 |
| depends | 0.17% | 3 |
| sue | 0.11% | 2 |
| go back if things don't improve go to the coe and get a new job asap | 0.06% | 1 |
| sue them for workplace discrimination - get a lawyer! | 0.06% | 1 |
| find a good lawyer | 0.06% | 1 |
| file a lawsuit that discrimination | 0.06% | 1 |
| that would be illegal in canada. | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on the job situation where you live | 0.06% | 1 |
| report boss to appropriate agency | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on my financial needs. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i'd sue them | 0.06% | 1 |
| call a lawyer. it's illegal to discriminate pregnant women | 0.06% | 1 |
| check with lawyer or report the company/boss. | 0.06% | 1 |
| not female | 0.06% | 1 |
| go back also report it to hr...if that doesn't work, look at legal action to protect yourself | 0.06% | 1 |
| report him | 0.06% | 1 |
| both | 0.06% | 1 |
| human rights issue. sue them | 0.06% | 1 |
| get a better job | 0.06% | 1 |
| go back until you find something else. easier to find a job when you have one. | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends if i could afford it | 0.06% | 1 |
| it depends on what else is available in the area | 0.06% | 1 |
| document treatment and if illegal, followup for compensation | 0.06% | 1 |
| unsure | 0.06% | 1 |
| i wouldn't have taken leave until i had to. i would have let them treat me like crap while documenting every detail without their knowing it,when i was ready i'd take my leave and get a lawyer. i would sue them for discrimination and not go back. | 0.06% | 1 |
| it depends on several factors | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on how easy it was to find something else | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on the hours, pay and benefits | 0.06% | 1 |
| report the boss, company to the dept of labor. | 0.06% | 1 |
| take them to the human rights commission | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on the job. | 0.06% | 1 |
| sue them for discrimination | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on job and pay | 0.06% | 1 |
| go back until i can find a better job. | 0.06% | 1 |
| go back. stirive for changes in the company | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on job availability | 0.06% | 1 |
| find another employment but give them trouble before you leave | 0.06% | 1 |
| i think i would sue them | 0.06% | 1 |
| try to talk to a lawyer since gender discrimination is illegal | 0.06% | 1 |
| go back until you find other employment. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i would sue and get a lawyer | 0.06% | 1 |
| file a human rights complaint and grievance via union if applicable | 0.06% | 1 |
| stay there but look real hard for something better. | 0.06% | 1 |
| not applicable | 0.06% | 1 |
| contact the labour board and then find other employment | 0.06% | 1 |
| stay at home with baby | 0.06% | 1 |
| take legal action | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on the pay u would get | 0.06% | 1 |
| ...depends on whether you like the job or not... | 0.06% | 1 |
| if you do not feel comfortable and other employment is available, changing is your call. | 0.06% | 1 |
| it depends on what your options are -- and if there's anything else available. i'm very sorry if you end up having to go back there, but i gues i'd start applying elsewhere. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i would stay and look for other work....then resign. | 0.06% | 1 |
| file a lawsuit against them, that's discrimination | 0.06% | 1 |
| why are you having a baby if someone else is going to raise it? | 0.06% | 1 |
| complaint to hr | 0.06% | 1 |
| go back, but look for another job. | 0.06% | 1 |
| undecided | 0.06% | 1 |
| i would have filed a complaint. | 0.06% | 1 |
| depend how much i needed the money | 0.06% | 1 |
| can't you sue for exactly that? | 0.06% | 1 |
| if he did that, he will treat you like crap when you need time off to be with your baby etc...screw him! | 0.06% | 1 |
| i would contact the labour board and see what is the bet option . | 0.06% | 1 |
| not sure | 0.06% | 1 |
| get a lawyer | 0.06% | 1 |
| i am a male | 0.06% | 1 |
| both. start looking for a new job, but don't quit until you find one. | 0.06% | 1 |
| i would have sued the company | 0.06% | 1 |
| not sure but i would probably leave | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on what type of factory, may be harmful stuff! | 0.06% | 1 |
| unsure..would have to take all variable into consideration. | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on a several factors: if you are able to find another job with comparable pay or better, benefits, do you need the income? etc | 0.06% | 1 |
| report them for discrimination | 0.06% | 1 |
| try to get another job before going back | 0.06% | 1 |
| go back and then look for another job. | 0.06% | 1 |
| jobs are hard to find | 0.06% | 1 |
| male here | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on the job | 0.06% | 1 |
| need more info | 0.06% | 1 |
| i am a man, so i cannot get pregnant. | 0.06% | 1 |
| no | 0.06% | 1 |
| lawsuit | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on so many things | 0.06% | 1 |
| i wouldn't get pregnant in the first place. | 0.06% | 1 |
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