Ok this is a long story. I work for a trucking company. I startes out as a driver ( I have my CDL) even though I was a driver I never got the chance to drive anywere. Even though I did ask ( I was told I didnt have enough experience) so I was working the dock loading trailers. Even before I became pregnanat they had already given me some office duties after they saw how fast I typed. After I informed my boss that I was pregnant I have been in the office ever since. But they have not changed my title in anyway. I am still concidered a driver. I havent had a problem with this until lately they have hired new people for the office and I am teaching them how to do everything but when they dont do something right or dont do it at all they come to me and want to know why I didnt get it done. I dont want to say BECAUSE ITS NOT MY JOB ITS THE NEW GUY'S JOB also they have been doing little things that really bother me making me clean the brake room even though we have a cleaning crew ( they wanted me to clean with bleach which was making me sick) also drivers get uniforms after 90 days I have been here for 10 months and still have not even had my ordered. Office personal get there uniform as soon as they start even though they are not required to wear them everyday. All I here all day is how she dosnt need/get that because she isnt a driver....but in the next breath she can't do that or thats non of her buisness cause shes not an office personal. I have gotten to the point where I hate my job. But I cant quite i'm almost 6 months pregnant. And I have to have the money. I dont know what to do
Whell for now at least I am just going to suck it up and stay with the company I am at. I know that Im not going to be able to go anywere elese and make the money that I am currently making
I think it has to do with you being pregnant--which is SO unfair! I would say try to find something else, but that might be hard to do right now--stressful too. Just hang in there til the baby comes, then maybe you can go elsewhere!!
S.,
If you think you are the victim of discrimination because you are a woman or pregnant, call the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (http://www.eeoc.gov/). Discrimination based on your sex or your pregnancy status is illegal; and, unfortunately, is especially problematic in the commercial trucking industry.
Good luck!
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Be quiet and do your job and do it with a smile ad be grateful you have a job. So what if you have to clean the break room. Just don't use bleach anymore. It's a health rish to you and explain that to your boss if he has a problem with it. You have LEGAL rights ya know.
Why would you want a uniform anyways? No one in select positions wears a uniform.
Wear your own clothes.
Have you looked at working for a local school district in transportation. I started as a driver and am now in the office (same pay, but we are fighting for a raise). The majority of employees are female, so they understand how it is to be pregnant. You may not be in a situation to switch jobs until after the baby is born, but look into it. Also, look at several districts in your area. They do not all pay the same hourly rate and some have reduced cost childcare at the transportation center.
Steph,
I agree with Katherine S. Call EEOC take it from someone who has called EEC B4. It works but just know the fight may be on after u do that.
Eliyah
S.,
I would make sure everything is documented. Keep a journal (notebook is fine) and write down everything that happens. Be prepared, they might try to fire you after maternity leave, or before you take it. I know, those kind of people are evil, but it does happen. I don't know too much about the laws regarding pregnant women, but I would look into that. Good luck.
I would LOVE to visit with you about another option for you. I have 4 children (3 boys and a girl) so I understand the magnitude of the work load just from the children standpoint. I have a solution where you might be able to be with your children or at least be in a financial position to find another part-time job.
Please let me know if you're interesting in visiting with me. I would love to help your situation.
J. Adams
First of all, I agree with everyone else's advice. Most importantly - document, document, document.
You may want to request a meeting with your supervisor. In the meeting, tell him that you would like to clarify your role within the organization because you are uncertain what their expectations of you are at this point. It is tough to confront issues head on in the workplace, but I have learned from experience that sometimes this earns you better treatment. A lot of times you can get more respect by speaking up (respectfully, but firmly and with factual back up).
