I just told my manager im pregnant and suddenly they are talking about reducing my shifts. Feels like its bcoz of my pregnancy only, thoda unfair na? Anyone know if they are even allowed to do this?
Honestly, I had the same worry when my little boy was in my belly. My office tried to reduce my hours and cut my salary, but I stood my ground. Legally in India, they can't just cut your hours or pay to disadvantage you. Now that my toddler is running around, I look back and realize no job is worth that extra stress anyway, so just breathe and talk to HR.
Haan na, actually they can't do this legally. Under the maternity act, they cannot reduce your hours or deduct salary because of pregnancy. You should talk to HR clearly. Health and baby are more important, ho na, so don't take tension.
Legally they cannot cut your hours. Use this extra time at home to eat healthy, homemade foods like light khichdi or coconut water, which really help with early fatigue. But please, if this stress is causing you severe headache or any tummy cramps, don't ignore it and check with your gynac immediately.
Please dont take any stress, especially if you have a complicated pregnancy. When I was expecting, stress made my BP shoot up and my doctor strictly put me on bed rest. If your work is cutting hours, it might actually be a blessing to rest, but please consult your gynac first to see if you need complete rest. Health of your baby comes first.
God has a plan for everything, dear. If they are reducing hours, maybe the universe wants you to rest and connect with your baby. Keep your mind peaceful, listen to good music, and trust that everything will work out fine. Take care of yourself.
Having faced PCOS, conceiving was a long battle for me, so I kept my work tension completely aside during my pregnancy. Legally, they can't penalize you for being pregnant, but honestly, don't fight them if it's affecting your peace of mind. Just take it easy, monitor your health closely, and stay supported by family.
Beta, don't worry about work too much. In our small town, we say that baby brings their own luck, and work will keep coming and going. Talk nicely to your boss, explain your situation, and tell them you need their support. Ghar pe thoda aaraam karo aur accha khao peeyo.
