HR manager asks if it was right to turn down a candidate for a key position because she was 7 months pregnant

Hiring a pregnant person can pose some challenges for employers. One major concern is potential absences. Pregnant women may need to take time off for prenatal appointments or to deal with morning sickness or other similar issues.This can disrupt your business’ workflow, especially if you’re talking about critical roles – exactly Reddit users slewy I was trying to fill

So when one of her colleagues recommended a pregnant woman for the position, the HR manager found herself in a very tough position.She wanted to find the best solution for both her candidate and the company, but she ended up becoming the enemy of all.I didn’t know how she handled it so her recruiter post on the popular subreddit ‘I [Jerk]?‘, asks its members to rate her actions.

This HR manager was looking for someone to play an important role in the company

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But when a pregnant woman applied for the position, she found herself in a really tough spot.

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Most people say HR managers didn’t act like idiots

But some thought she could have handled the situation better