Hi all, I am working with a US-based MNC in Bangalore as a Manager - BD since 1.5 years (joined on 12th July 2017). Recently, I have found out that I am pregnant. I informed my reporting manager and HR head. Since then, they have been discussing my performance, which they say has not been good for the past 2-3 months. However, no official email has been sent to me regarding my poor performance. I have sent them an official email stating my pregnancy details.
Now, my reporting manager called me for a meeting and asked if I would go on early maternity leave and rest at home, to which I denied and said I am alright to come to the office and work.
Then, after a few days, my HR head called me and said that my performance has not been good, and now that I am pregnant, I will not be able to perform better. She asked me to resign and leave, offering to pay me 6 months of maternity leave. She is pressuring me to do so.
What is the legal remedy for this? I don't want to lose my job. Kindly help me with what I should do in this situation.
From India, Gurgaon
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1Now, my reporting manager called me for a meeting and asked if I would go on early maternity leave and rest at home, to which I denied and said I am alright to come to the office and work.
Then, after a few days, my HR head called me and said that my performance has not been good, and now that I am pregnant, I will not be able to perform better. She asked me to resign and leave, offering to pay me 6 months of maternity leave. She is pressuring me to do so.
What is the legal remedy for this? I don't want to lose my job. Kindly help me with what I should do in this situation.
From India, Gurgaon
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Dear Distressed Guidance-Seeker,
What if what you stated in your post on CiteHR today is factual? Please also submit to your superior reporting supervisor/manager, duly enclosed with a forwarding application/letter/written note/memo, a proper medical certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner attesting/certifying your pregnancy along with the date of confinement mentioned in the medical certificate; and seek an appointment from the head of the establishment to present/represent your case/situation and rightful/justifiable case for the grant of maternity benefits under intimation to the aforesaid HR head and your controlling officer/supervisor. Depending on what transpires in that meeting, keep them informed that you shall not forgo your claim under the laws of the land. For "Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere."
Kritarth Team of Special Educators, 27.11.18
From India, Delhi
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What if what you stated in your post on CiteHR today is factual? Please also submit to your superior reporting supervisor/manager, duly enclosed with a forwarding application/letter/written note/memo, a proper medical certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner attesting/certifying your pregnancy along with the date of confinement mentioned in the medical certificate; and seek an appointment from the head of the establishment to present/represent your case/situation and rightful/justifiable case for the grant of maternity benefits under intimation to the aforesaid HR head and your controlling officer/supervisor. Depending on what transpires in that meeting, keep them informed that you shall not forgo your claim under the laws of the land. For "Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere."
Kritarth Team of Special Educators, 27.11.18
From India, Delhi
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@kritarth Consulting, thank you for your suggestion. I would also like to understand if my company can force me to resign or terminate me during my pregnancy citing poor performance as a reason. I am in huge mental disturbance for the same. Any suggestions will be appreciated!!
Regards, Akshita
From India, Gurgaon
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Regards, Akshita
From India, Gurgaon
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