New Baby Job Termination

Summary

If you were fired shortly after childbirth despite a verbal agreement to work from home, you may have legal recourse under federal laws like the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA). Additionally, Oklahoma law requires employers to provide paystubs, and withholding your last weeks pay could violate the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Verbal contracts can be legally binding but are harder to prove, so document any evidence related to your agreement. For further assistance, contact the Oklahoma Department of Labor or consult with a local employment lawyer.

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I just had new baby a few days ago and I’m job is firing me now after we had verbal agreement to let me work from home through my maternity, can this be taken to court?
Hello ****, congratulations on your new baby! Could you please let me know which state you are currently living in? This will help me to provide you with the most accurate advice.
Oklahoma
Congrats on your baby, ****! If you're in Oklahoma, you may be protected by federal laws:
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Unpaid leave for * weeks, job must be held.
- Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA): Prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy.
For legal advice, contact an employment lawyer locally.
They have not given us employee paystub regularly as well
In Oklahoma, employers are required to provide paystubs. Non-compliance could lead to penalties. Contact your local Department of Labor for assistance.

Oklahoma Department of Labor


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * N Stiles Ave, Oklahoma City, OK *
Website: www.ok.gov/odol
Can they be in more trouble for firing me couple days after I have baby and also not giving last week pay after
Yes, ****. The potential violations are:
- Firing after childbirth (FMLA and PDA violation)
- Not providing paystubs (Oklahoma Paystub Law violation)
- Withholding last week's pay (Fair Labor Standards Act violation)
Contact the Oklahoma Department of Labor or a local employment lawyer for further assistance.
Does it matter that it was a verbal contract
Yes, ****. Verbal contracts can be legally binding, but they're harder to prove. Document any evidence related to this agreement. For complex cases like this, consider consulting with an employment lawyer.