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Because legal protection is bad for all employees in the US. And it's illegal to fire or discriminate on the basis of pregnancy, but really hard to prove and as part of a mass layoff definitely not provable.

It's definitely shitty, though. I had it happen to a coworker on her maternity leave, and she had also just found out she had breast cancer.

Things like this are part of why it really sucks to have your health care tied to your employer, too.

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I was laid off at 8 months pregnant. Employers are also ignoring the struggle of looking for new work when you’re in the thick of pregnancy or taking care of a newborn. It’s emotionally and often physically impossible. Still trying to get my career back on track 1.5 years later.

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Wow so this is legal in the US? That is really shocking. I'm sorry to everyone that is going through this, I can't imagine how awful it must be.

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A friend of mine works with TCS as an Analyst, his base location is Bengaluru but he is been working from his hometown in Lucknow since the first COVID lockdown. Now he is being asked by his team to work from Ahmedabad, where his direct supervisor (manager) is working from. In this case, according to TCS talent policies, what is the procedure and the benefits that he can avail, as part of project initiated relocation? Also, how long it takes to get base location changed through HR in TCS?

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B4 layoffs from beginning of pandemic - low performers or last in first out? Wondering for recruiting purposes.

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One of my senior managers is a boomerang and told me she was laid off when she was 7 months pregnant about 10 years ago. I think she was a senior or manager. She was in a specific group and everybody was laid off. It wasn’t performance based.

Would you work at your company again if you were laid off?

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Accenture folks:
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2. What level number is a consultant?

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Hello Fishes, there are few questions hitting to my mind about PWC AC, can you please help me clear this.

1. Benefits included and when does my eligibility start at PWC

2. Other perks(telecommuting perks and stock options) at PWC

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Are BAs comparatively safer than Dev’s when it comes to layoffs?

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Does Kearney payout the unused vacation at the end of the employment?

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Is PwC AC doing lay offs?
Especially from Tech Consulting (Insurance/Guidewire) practice??

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If I take extended sick leave, i.e. 3 months, do future employers look at this? I want to take a break from ACN because of burnout, but dont want it to be an issue if I change roles in the next year or so?

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Does Accenture give any extra days off as a result of COVID-19?

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How is it that every company complains they can’t find workers yet 9/10 posts on linked in the last few weeks are all about layoffs? And just taking a look at the jobs in your are…why does every job suck and want to pay you 45k?

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Looking for respectful ways to manage helping people in need of a job or seeking mentorship. I get 3-4 requests a week from mutual contacts asking if I can connect with a former colleague (always broad). Typically the ask is a 30-45 min call. I’ve been laid off, I know how hard a time it is, but equally am working long hours, parenting and want to reserve time for those I know. How do others manage these extra calls into their weeks?

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When would our leave expires? End of December this year or by 31st January 2023?

I have to take atleast 6 more leaves else it would expire .

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Joining YouGov India (Mumbai) soon. Workplace benefits and culture info welcome.

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Can someone please tell me in detail about the child care long term sabbatical leave at tcs?
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Interested in getting opinions on Wipflis benefits

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Hi fishes. Currently interviewing with Accenture for the Talent & Organization (T&O) team for the change management profile. Wanted a quick comparison of the work life balance, career progression, perks and benefits compared to EY GDS. Thanks in advance.

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While accepting offer in Wipro my friend directly clicked accept and submitted after reading all the pages. But didn't fill the signature and date column in all sheet since text was not enabled. At bottom of every page in offer letter it shows as signed by user name ,user email address & date when she signed. Could anyone please confirm if this is fine or not ? Do we need to fill signature and date also above because she couldn't do anything now. Is this offer letter valid now?

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Recently joined Bofa- feels like technology wise bofa is behind- doesn’t use latest tech stack.
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Currently I am working in IBM Kolkata location with 17 LPA fixed salary. Work Life Balance is good here with good policies. I got offer from Bank of America with 25 LPA fixed for Mumbai location. Is it worth to resign IBM and relocate to Mumbai? Please suggest.

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What's with the probation period with Deloitte India? What's the rate of termination, if there are any, unlike the other firms (who have a probation but 99.99% of the employees are confirmed at the end of probation).

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Hi Fishers,
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Trying to jump ships before they realize that the ship is on fire.

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