Add Comment Question: I have been employed for a year and a half with the OTC company. Approximately two weeks ago I went into the office for a review (our department is made up of 'at home' agents and we rarely go into the office). It went well, with only one notation on an area to improve. I was also given a raise during the review. I took the opportunity to tell HR and my boss that I was pregnant since I happened to be in the office and could do so face to face. Our department essentially shuts down at the end of each month as business needs dwindle until the following months campaigns start up. I was sent termination papers by an overnight courier to my home the day after we finished January's campaigns. It did not give a reason for termination. I contacted HR and was told I was not meeting company needs. I was only offered the wages I earned and two weeks pay in lieu of notice which I am legally entitled to. In exchange I am to sign away every right to recourse. I feel there is a reasonable expectation on my part to have been notified I was in danger of losing my job, not a raise and then fired. I realize there is almost nothing I can do unless I can prove they fired me because I told them I was going to have a baby. What should my next steps be? Answer: My name is David Vaughan and I am an employment lawyer with Samfiru Tumarkin. Based on what you have said, it appears that your employment was terminated due to the fact that you are pregnant, which constitutes a violation of human rights legislation. Further, the severance pay offered to you is likely insufficient, especially given that you are pregnant and finding a new job will be extremely difficult. Please contact our firm to discuss this in more detail and determine how we can assist you. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.