Pregnant at a new job

I wouldn't say anything until *at least* 20weeks but probably more like 25weeks. That's more than enough time for them to plan around your leave and it feels like more of a buffer between just starting and leaving, if people find out later.

You arent obligated to notify them. Alot of employers have fired women whove reported pregnancies or other things. Id say make sure you pass probationary period and map out when you will have achieved the required hours to qualify for maternity leave. Than figure iut a date based on that. I didnt tell anyone at work I was pregnant when I was. I jus sent my notice in for maternity leave when it was time and that was it.

I think it really depends on what your work environment is like. You're a nurse- are you unionized? Your union rep might have some input about when is appropriate or required by your collective agreement. In Ontario, technically you're required to give 2 weeks notice before maternity leave (it's a bit of a grey area), but you'll probably want to notify them before then. Just know that if you tell them and they terminate within the probationary period, you still likely have grounds for a human rights complaint. They should know that as well.

@Samantha hey I am a nurse. This new job isn’t unionized. I just started in the community, so for the most part will be working independently

Are there additional safety risks for the type of work you do while pregnant? Otherwise, what is your sense of the attitude towards pregnancy in your workplace? Are there other pregnant people? Do they have policies that indicate support for women during pregnancy/parental leave? Have you had any documented performance feedback so far?

You don't need to say anything to them until you are leaving for mat leave.

If you are in good standing with the employer you have the right to disclose at anytime or not. But by law it is best to give them a 2 to 3 week notice for you mat leave but some prefer a month. By law they can not terminate your employment if you are meeting all of the pre agreement terms employment. It is a automatic discrimination case if they terminate you with no real cause. By law they have to hold your position upon your agreed arrival if you choose to go back. If they do not hold your position again it is a discrimination case. Make sure you get all of your require hours in for your mat leave and of course congratulations!

@Samantha it’s a lot of female staff, not sure if anyone else is pregnant. They seem to be very supportive, but you never know. And no feedback as of yet.

My employer is very supportive of pregnant people and parents in general and I waited until after my anatomy scan. I personally would not have waited until 2 weeks before to let them know (I work remotely, no one would have noticed and in HR so I have a solid understanding of my legal rights and requirements), but it would have put them in a harder position in terms of finding a replacement and would definitely have impacted my relationship with my manager and team. When to tell them is totally up to you, but waiting until after your anatomy scan or your probationary period is up both make sense. (Though I don't see the probationary period as some great source of protection in a case where an employer would discriminate). Fwiw, I would be very cautious of people telling you anything about what is legal or lawful without having asked any questions to fully understand your situation. The law is nuanced and many variables influence what is true.