What rights does a pregnant woman have when interviewing?

Okay...here's the situation. A school that I subbed for last school year called and told me that they wanted to consider me for a part-time teaching position. The administration knows that I am pregnant and due in late October.





Knowing this, I went through the process of interviewing. Had my 2nd interview today. The superintd. says to me, "Well, obviously your pregnancy is a factor. How much time do you need off? Two weeks?"





I was so taken aback by this comment, that I flat out said, I didn't know...it depended on whether or not I had a C section or regular birth, and the recommendation of my doctors.





2 weeks? Like this is a tonsilectomy or something?





This left me feeling discriminated against. I mean, they contact me. I didn't go hunting for this job. I was called. I was planning on subbing, but I thought that maternity leave was obviously factored in because they know I am preggo. I didn't hide this fact. I told them early on last school year.





Thoughts?

What rights does a pregnant woman have when interviewing?
Wow... well, his comments is uncalled for... unethical... and maybe illegal.





BUT... I think the right way to handle this is to remind him that you're a highly-qualified teacher and you're looking for a long-term career. Sure, you might have to go on maternity leave-- but afterwards, he will have you as a top-quality teacher for decades to come.





If you threaten legal action... or criticize him (in public or private) you'll have even LESS of a chance of getting the job. So, even though he was wrong, just ignore the comments for now.





Perhaps you will still get the job. If not, you can still sub and be a candidate for a position next time around.





Good luck to you!!





hehe... I just read an ebook "Guide to Getting a Teaching Job" ( http://www.iwantateachingjob.com ). In it, there's a section titled, "7 worst things to say at an interview." One of those 7 things was, "I am preganant." You story reminds me of that.
Reply:I'm not sure he violated any rights in interviewing, but he sure did show himself to be ignorant. 2 weeks?





You know, if that is any indication of who this man is, you might be grateful to find out now and avoid working for him. Heaven forbid anything else happen to you, who knows how much time he will think is appropriate!





Good Luck, and I hope you find a job with a better educated boss.
Reply:I believe in most states maturity leave is about 6 weeks.. But i would check.
Reply:Ask the labor board

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