I've told one senior attorney I work with that im pregnant. Since telling them, they have now essentially removed me from an important client team, which I've had significant involvement on, in favor of a more junior attorney on the team. I'll add that I'm one who has been overseeing and training this junior attorney on this client team.

It seems clear to me that this senior attorney is doing this because im pregnant, but they're obviously not saying that. Continued in replies

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Do not call them out directly. They won’t admit it anyway. Prepare a plan of work until your leave and ask for meeting with the senior explaining him that you can do that work until your leave and that you’ll be in close contact with your colleague to help them manage work without a lapse after your leave. The senior would have to explain you what he has on mind if your work plan is not accepted.

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Thanks. What's the course of action if they disagree with that plan?

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Ask them the reason. Listen carefully because the reason might be real or a made up one. But in any case you’ll be finding out the thought behind. You may then decide to share your feelings about their decision and maybe make another plan for your return.

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Before having any meetings, I would advise consulting with a plaintiff side employment lawyer with experience navigating pregnancy discrimination at firms. They can advise you behind the scenes, including giving you a script of what to say and when, so you can safely build a path to your return from parental leave, or your exit.

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Do I call this person out directly to see if they'll course correct?

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