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My wife who is pregnant was terminated by the family she worked for due to what the family said was financial reasons on 6/5/09.

Asked over 2 years ago - Pittsburgh, PA

My wife who is pregnant was terminated by the family she worked for due to what the family said was financial reasons on 6/5/09. She receive a call from a fellow nanny on 6/11/09 stating that she met the childs new nanny. What can be done? my wife feels that since there is no documentation of the reason of termination, she has no legal ground to stand on.

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John M. Kaman

Reputation Level 20

Answered over 2 years ago. Criminal Defense Attorney in San Francisco, CA.

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She doesn't. She was an at will employee which means that she can be fired at any time for any reason, for no reason or for a bad reason so long as it is not illegal (racial discrimination). Sorry.

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Ellaretha Jones

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Answered over 2 years ago. Insurance Law Lawyer in Atlanta, GA.

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I agree with Mr. Kaman. Your wife would need proof that she was terminated for an illegal reason. Simply because the family hired another nanny doesn't give her any legal grounds to pursue her former employer for wrongful termination.

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Rory S. Coetzee

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Answered over 2 years ago. Family Law Attorney in Campbell, CA.

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If I were you I would call my local bar association and get a referral for an employment/ labor law attorney in your area. In california, pregnancy is a protected class and falls under sex discrimination. Accordingly, one can not be fired due to pregnancy. However, you will have to prove that your wife was fired due to her being pregnant.

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