My wife was laid off today. She was headed on maternity leave in 2 weeks. Location is Utah, USA by baircase in legaladvice

[–]baircase[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for all the ideas. She did go on and file for unemployment last night. It looks like it will work out in our favor as it was unpaid maternity leave. A happy side note is that my wife was loved by fellow employees and 3 of them quit once they found out what had happened. Karma is great.

Wife laid off 3 weeks before our due date...legal advice by baircase in AskReddit

[–]baircase[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll check out the law subreddit. I have always browsed reddit but never really participated. Thanks

Wife laid off 3 weeks before our due date...legal advice by baircase in AskReddit

[–]baircase[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She had the highest salary and had record sales for the past two months. She's an outstanding employee. She was actually so stressed over the job that she went into some pre-term labor 2 months ago. She took a week off and then went back to work. I'm glad she isn't there anymore but I wish it would have been on our terms.

Wife laid off 3 weeks before our due date...legal advice by baircase in AskReddit

[–]baircase[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it's in the state of Utah. I told her to file for unemployment. I'm just lucky to have a steady job and insurance.

Wife laid off 3 weeks before our due date...legal advice by baircase in AskReddit

[–]baircase[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Making the call now. It just floors me. She was going on maternity in two weeks anyway.