Yay Yay Yay!!!!!!!!!

[AriannasMama]

After looking for a job since January I found one!!!! I now work at Carters (baby clothes). My question is when should I let them know that I am pregnant/how should I tell them? I am 13 weeks today.

 

[Lissa3120]

Working rights

You are not legally obliged to tell your employer that you are pregnant until 15 weeks before your due date.
However, in many cases it is beneficial to tell your employer earlier because if you are pregnant, you have other entitlements at work. These include:
protection from being sacked just because you are pregnant,
the right to a reasonable amount of paid time off for antenatal appointments. What is considered 'reasonable' is not defined in law, however, women must try to minimise disruption for their employer's business, but the employer has to have a good reason for not giving permission, and
special health and safety protection. For example, you should be protected from lifting or handling heavy loads, standing or sitting for long periods of time, handling toxic substances, or working long hours.
Your maternity rights
As an employee, you are entitled to up to 52 weeks maternity leave, regardless of how long you have worked for your employer, and how many hours you work. However, you must provide your employer with the correct amount of notice and the notice requirements (as outlined above).

heyy i found this on the NHS website, i hope it helps

 

[abbSTAR]

Congratulations on the job but I think the last post just about sums up your question.... Goodluck! xx

 

[KiansMummy]

Yay congrats on your job xx

 

[mightyspu]

OP is from Chicago, so not sure if UK working entitlements will be the same??

 

[bbyno1]

omg congratulations! i been looking since about 17 weeks but no luck,its really hard at this stage nowxx

 

[BrEeZeY]

awesome lovely! thats like so exciting!!! i told my boss at the job i was workin right away cuz i am super clumsy so if i fell they knew. but thats jst me u tell them when u feel ready u r allowed 6 weeks off any job for maternity leave ur dr will probably have u take off a few weeks b4 baby is born good luck hun xx

 

[purpledaisy2]

Congrats on your job

I don't know what rights you have over there but here you dont have to tell your employer until 25 weeks.

P.s I LOVE Carters stuff, I've bought loads of their clothes & blankets and had them shipped over !

 

[purple_kiwi]

thats so awesum! im pretty sure youdont have to tell untill after 20 weeks? but the ealier you do you can sort out you maternity leave and stuff. just remeber they cant fire you because your pregnant so dont be scared.

also my baby is wearing carters right now lol