‘The discrimination is real’: Pregnant woman says employer limits her to 1 WFH day despite doctor’s recommendation
A pregnant Singaporean with a high-risk pregnancy says her employer refused flexible WFH arrangements despite her doctor’s recommendation and a gruelling 1.5-hour commute each way.
Pregnant woman in Singapore claims her employer is discriminating against her by limiting her work-from-home days to just one per week, despite her doctor recommending she work remotely. She is four months pregnant and classified as high-risk due to her medical history and constant vomiting. Her commute is an exhausting 1.5 hours each way.
The woman says her unpredictable vomiting episodes make it impossible to know in advance which days she will be too ill to travel to the office. Her employer dismisses her request for flexibility, insisting a fixed schedule is all she can have. She's exhausted all her leave and medical certificates due to morning sickness and claims the company is blaming her declining performance on her pregnancy.
Reddit users expressed concern, suggesting she take a sabbatical or speak with her doctor about potentially requesting additional leave hours (HL). One user noted that a doctor's note isn't legally binding, but advised the woman to prioritize her health and the baby's wellbeing.
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