I need to know if this information is worth taking to a lawyer?

Question

Hi. Last year I was told that I would be given a promotion when it came available. This was in August of last year. In February of this year I became pregnant. When it go to be time for the promotion to be available, my boss opened it up for everyone-had us fill out this long questionaire, and told us we would be given an interview. I thought this was simply red tape that he had to go through and that I would be given the promotion because I was promised it. Could someone look at the following things and tell me if have anything that could hold up in court? Thanks.

1. I was told that I would get it.

2. My boss has been making learn the things for the new job.

3. I have taken over ( for the most part) the main aspects of the job.

4. I was called in today and told that it was between me and another person from the outside who has "more qualifications". When I reminded him that he told me I would get it and that I have been learning everything for the job, he told me he wasn't expecting this other person.

5. I was only given a .50 raise (even though i have been there a year and have learned all the new job qualifications)

6. And lastly, while I know i can't prove it, I honestly feel it is because of my pregnany and upcoming maternity leave.

Do I have anything that I could take to a lawyer? because i truly feel this is discrimination (even though he didn't say it was that).

Thanks!!

Answer 1

From what you have provided in your question it does seem that you have a discrimination case.  However, you would need to know how many employees are employed by your employer to determine if you are covered by the EEOC and ADA.

If you would like to add the additional details to you question, I would be more than happy to elaborate on my answer.

Best wishes and congratulations.

Answer 2

I am sure you can talk to a lawyer about anything - they love to talk and charge for their time!

next time someone promises you a promotion in the unspecified future, do what you can to make it happen then - why wait?

btw, if you are not physically capable of the new job, and you say you won't even be there to do it, then exactly how is that showing how much you can help?

ask again about a promotion or at least a raise when you get back.

Answer 3

No

Answer 4

Actually, it is okay to not promote a pregnant person. They can't fire you. Discrimination is gender, nationality, race, sexual orientation. It is perfectly acceptable to discriminate based on age or pregnancy. And unless you got the promise in writing, it means nothing.