[boefixepa]

Very sticky situation and both parties need to make sure they understand what the law is. I've seen both sides of the picture and it can be a tough call. As an employer you want to understanding and accomidating, but you still have a job which needs to be done and done right. On the other side, you want to make sure to take care of baby and that you are still able to work.

For me personally, I try not to take advantage of my employer. I've told him flat out I have no intention of coming back to work after the baby and that I plan to work up to and until my maternatiy leave, complications aside. So he can choose to hire someone with as little or as much time for me to train them as he wants. By doing this 1.) I know I will be getting no more raises, what incentive does he have over the next year year and half to give me a riase...none, but that's fine with me. Is it fair, not really, but I see his point of view and respect it. I could keep my plans a secret, but I don't think that is fair to him. 2.) He is out the double pay during the time I am training the new person. But I've given him enough notice that he has time to come to terms with this and make the necessary plans and adjustments.

If there is any illness or long term bed rest with the pregnancy I've planned far enough ahead that I PERSONALLY have the necessary health and disability insurances. I would not be depending on any state or work aid.

I also believe that by being up front and honest with my boss that he is going to go beyond the 'required' to make sure I have the time I need to take care of my preganacy.

It's a touch call not matter how you look at it. To me keeping the line of communication open and going both ways is important. To just dump a person because they are pregnant is going to cause problems no matter how you look at it. That's not cause to fire someone. If she is not able to work, she should quit on good terms and deal with her health problems and not expect an employer she's just started for to foot the bill. That's my personal opinion, not any law. Just my two cents. If she's planning on staying after the baby then I think they can work out a situation that works for both of them. She needs to show him that she's commited to the job, even with the baby and the problems that may come along with it. If they work together and are both fair to each other there's no reason to brings laws into the situation.