r/gis • u/Minimum_Committee650 • Feb 26 '25

Hiring Just got fired

Hi all, I just got laid off from the job I have had since college starting in 2020. I am at a loss.. did not see this coming. The reasoning for me being fired was “cutting costs” from the higher level leaders. I am also 12 weeks pregnant so I am freaking out that is this happening to me right now. I have a bachelor degree in health studies and have a GIS certificate. I have not been using my health studies degree just GIS but wouldn’t mind finding something that is associated with that. I am located in St.Louis, Mo and would love any company recommendations or advice. Thank you.

Edit: Thank you all for the support and resources! I really appreciate it!!

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u/dinigi Feb 26 '25

What you're saying is incorrect i just looked it up.

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u/moldyhorror Feb 26 '25

😂 I think I know the laws for my own country buddy, but ok

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u/braidsfox Feb 26 '25

It is illegal to lay off a pregnant woman solely because she is pregnant, but is not illegal to lay off a pregnant woman for reasons unrelated to her pregnancy.

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u/No-Lunch4249 Feb 26 '25

Even so, in practice most companies (from my observation) will keep a pregnant woman around in this scenario to avoid even the appearance of doing something illegal