can a pregnant lady get job on landing?

[yejydo]

i want to know d chances of a pregnant lady getting job in canada? is there a law prohibiting this? pls advise

 

[qorax]

i want to know d chances of a pregnant lady getting job in canada? is there a law prohibiting this? pls advise

Yes, one 100-percent u can, provided u r otherwise eligible for the position.
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*That's the beauty of Canada, u cannot be discriminated against ur race, religion, color, sex, condition etc., anything. That's libellous.

 

[Pippin]

I agree with Qorax that it is the law that one cannot discriminate. Looking at it from the employer's perspective, the job has to be kept open for up to one year before you return from maternity leave. A woman's qualifications would have to be extraordinary to overcome that challenge for the employer. He has to train you for a few months, then advertise and interview more candidates for a temporary position, train someone......I think it would all depend on the type of job, one's ability to carry out the responsibilities during late pregnancy, etc. The other thing, if you are only JUST pregnant and no one could see that, there is no way the employer would know. However things work out, congratulations on your PR and pregnancy. All the best.

 

[explorer101]

i want to know d chances of a pregnant lady getting job in canada? is there a law prohibiting this? pls advise

You dont have to mention about the pregnancy in the resume or at the time of your interview. Nobody will ask you any question on this issue. Once hired you will get the accomodation as required/ requested by you.

 

[4can]

Yes!! My friend got a job at 7 months of pregnancy!!! If you are eligible otherways you will have no problems

 

[yejydo]

thanks for ur encouraging replies sha
So u think employers will willingly hire some1 obviosly pregnant if she s qualified 4 d positon?
Knowing that she will go work for abt 4 or 5 months , then proceed on mat leave and they will hav 2 continue paying her for the next 1yr?
That s amazin!

i kow a friend dt was pregnant like dt wen she landed and said she does nt know who will hire her dat way!!! she was just sitting at home ... abt 5-6 months pregnant then!!!

 

[LOUTH]

Yes!! My friend got a job at 7 months of pregnancy!!! If you are eligible otherways you will have no problems

That is really amazing!!!!Why bother at 7months of pregnancy????While employers are not allowed to discrimate on any basis, but there are terms and conditions that goes with every employment .It will be interesting to know the type of job your friend's wife got at 7month of pregnancy.

Louth

 

[LOUTH]

i want to know d chances of a pregnant lady getting job in canada? is there a law prohibiting this? pls advise

If you are medically fit otherwise does it worth the risk???


Louth

 

[Pippin]

I don't think you will find a law that states an employer HAS to employ someone who may only remain in the position for a few months. They are not allowed to discriminate on the grounds of pregnancy, so an employer could NOT ask you your marital status, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. What I referred to before was if you are visibly pregnant, your qualifications would have to be outstanding to make you the perfect choice over another candidate who is likely to remain in the position for an indefinite period. I don't mean to be harsh, but I don't think it is realistic to think that Canadian employers are falling over backwards to hire a soon to be mum, and if the decision to come to Canada is based on the ability to GET A JOB in order to afford to live in the country, then there had better be a back up plan for safety. I hope this helps with the decision making process. Good Luck.
To qualify for benefits, you must have worked for a minimum period and contributed to Employment Insurance as follows:
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/ei/types/maternity_parental.shtml#eligible
Are you eligible for EI maternity or parental benefits?

You may be eligible to receive EI maternity or parental benefits if:
•you have paid EI premiums;
•you meet the specific criteria for receiving EI maternity or parental benefits;
•your normal weekly earnings are reduced by more than 40%; and
•you have accumulated at least 600 hours of insurable employment during the qualifying period or, if you are a self-employed fisher, you have earned enough money during the qualifying period.

You have accumulated at least 600 hours of insurable employment during the qualifying period
The qualifying period is the shorter of:
•the 52-week period immediately before the start date of your EI period; or
•the period since the start of a previous EI benefit period, if that benefit period started during the last 52 weeks.

 

[yejydo]

I don't think you will find a law that states an employer HAS to employ someone who may only remain in the position for a few months. They are not allowed to discriminate on the grounds of pregnancy, so an employer could NOT ask you your marital status, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. What I referred to before was if you are visibly pregnant, your qualifications would have to be outstanding to make you the perfect choice over another candidate who is likely to remain in the position for an indefinite period. I don't mean to be harsh, but I don't think it is realistic to think that Canadian employers are falling over backwards to hire a soon to be mum, and if the decision to come to Canada is based on the ability to GET A JOB in order to afford to live in the country, then there had better be a back up plan for safety. I hope this helps with the decision making process. Good Luck.
To qualify for benefits, you must have worked for a minimum period and contributed to Employment Insurance as follows:

Are you eligible for EI maternity or parental benefits?

You may be eligible to receive EI maternity or parental benefits if:
•you have paid EI premiums;
•you meet the specific criteria for receiving EI maternity or parental benefits;
•your normal weekly earnings are reduced by more than 40%; and
•you have accumulated at least 600 hours of insurable employment during the qualifying period or, if you are a self-employed fisher, you have earned enough money during the qualifying period.

You have accumulated at least 600 hours of insurable employment during the qualifying period
The qualifying period is the shorter of:
•the 52-week period immediately before the start date of your EI period; or
•the period since the start of a previous EI benefit period, if that benefit period started during the last 52 weeks.

Thanks pippin.. i get d point
It s actually make more sense to land first
get a job , work for some months before thinkin of another baby
A new immigrant needs to balance his budget well so that settlin will be smooth!! ??? ??? ???
Thanks all.
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