I’m an 8th year at a big law firm in NYC where I’ve been for a few years. It’s recently become super toxic, with my group firing a few associates and putting everyone on edge that they’re next. Not a great place to be. I’m desperate to leave and can’t imagine sticking around for another 6 months or a year unless I just don’t have the choice. But the kicker: I’m 9 weeks pregnant. If I’m lucky enough to get a new role soon, what’s the best way to manage this? Wait for an offer and then disclose?

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Here’s the thing, many places won’t give you paid leave until you’re there for a year. NYC based firms have to give you the NY paid family leave but you are only eligible if you’re in the job for 6 months. Either negotiate paid leave in your new offer or try to stick around until after your baby is born.

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Yes, you should disclose your pregnancy once you have an offer. They can’t rescind it but they don’t have to give you leave. Make sure if they agree to give you leave that they include it in your written offer.

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I’d wait it out and take as long as you want on maternity leave. Look for another gig while you’re on leave and put your notice in before you go back.

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Be careful with this — some firms have a clawback period for mat leave pay. Honestly this bowl is full of stories of people who lateraled and still took leave at their new shop. It can be done, just negotiate when accepting offer.

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Proskauer gave me an offer but then I disclosed pregnancy and they would only give me 6 weeks so I didn’t go

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I cant say this loud enough- stay where you are and take all the sick leave you can!!! Work remote with doctors note, disclose at 12 weeks to partners and to HR in writing noting you told xyz partners

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