Pregnant Co-worker Expects Her Workload to be Covered, but Not Everyone Agrees

We all know that office drama can get pretty intense, but what happens when a pregnant co-worker expects someone else to take over her workload? One woman found herself in the middle of a heated debate when her co-worker, Liddy, announced her pregnancy and planned to take a month of unpaid leave. When Liddy suggested that our protagonist should take over her work, the situation took a turn for the worse. Let’s dive into this juicy story!

The Pregnancy Announcement

Liddy’s Leave Plan

The Workload Dilemma

HR Approaches Our Protagonist

Alternative Solutions?

HR’s Hands are Tied

Office Drama Ensues

A Compromise is Reached

The Burning Question

Office Drama Resolved, but Was She in the Wrong? ‍♀️

Our protagonist found herself in a sticky situation when her pregnant co-worker, Liddy, expected her to take over her workload during a month of unpaid leave. Despite the pressure from HR and co-workers calling her inconsiderate, she stood her ground and refused. Eventually, a compromise was reached, with Liddy’s assistant taking over the work and our protagonist supervising. But the question remains: was she in the wrong for refusing to take on the extra workload without extra pay? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this heated debate!

HR should do their job, not burden the employee. NTA

Pregnant co-worker expects extra work with no extra pay. NTA.

Employee not obligated to cover for pregnant co-worker, NTA

Company’s labor issue pits co-workers against each other. ESH.

HR should have arranged cover for unpaid leave. NTA

Don’t bend backwards for pregnant co-workers. NTA

Fairness questioned in workload dispute. NTA stands their ground.

Childfree worker refuses to do extra work without pay. NTA

Co-worker’s pregnancy leads to office drama and accusations.

Refusing extra work is NTA, but assuming she could WFH is TA

Taking on a co-worker’s workload – fair or not?

Engaging perspective on pregnancy and work, with a hint of nostalgia

Fair point, why aren’t others stepping up?

Lower-level employees deserve fair compensation for their work too.

Morning sickness is tough, but NTA for expecting responsibility.

Communication could have been better, but HR intervention seems odd

NTA stands up for pregnant co-worker’s workload, gets support

Policy manual may save the day. Declining double workload

HR should find cover for pregnant co-worker, not her colleagues.

Sharing workload without extra pay is ridiculous

Deja vu or a common workplace issue? Discuss ‍

NTA stands up for fair workload distribution and temp hiring

NTA commenter suggests co-worker’s assistant should cover workload instead

OP apologizes for rude comments about co-worker’s pregnancy and clarifies work situation.

Being a team player is important, but boss should handle workload.

NTA. Liddy wanted you to do two full time jobs and for no extra pay! You did nothing wrong.

NTA. Refusing double work for same pay is reasonable

Unpaid leave but no pay? Company profits off your work?

Don’t be a doormat, NTA. Document any pressure to work.

Stand up for yourself and your worth

Fair solution suggested for pregnant co-worker’s workload.

NTA suggests hiring more people to cover workload ‍

HR shouldn’t make the call. NTA suggests splitting workload.

Setting boundaries is important to avoid worker burnout

NTA coworker unfairly pressured by HR, response not surprising

Everyone sucks here, but remember teamwork for future needs

Standing up for your pregnant co-worker can be tricky

Defending pregnant co-worker’s inability to work from home due to sickness

NTA commenter suggests better ways to handle workload dispute.

Pregnant co-worker not obligated to cover workload, NTA

Employee refuses to do double workload for same pay. NTA

Standing up for fair workload distribution. NTA

NTA defends workload, challenges co-workers to step up

Don’t let HR take advantage of you. You’re not a team player

NTA comment highlights management’s failure and societal issue.

Pregnant co-worker needs coverage, lazy co-worker got fired. NTA.

Employee refuses to cover pregnant coworker’s workload, deems coworker entitled.
NTA

Co-worker’s entitled request leads to office drama

Companies should have policies that protect workers during leave

Proving your worth can lead to overworking

NTA. Coworkers who don’t offer to help are inconsiderate.

Coworker used pregnancy as an excuse to bail on work

Being a team player is important, YTA for your attitude

HR is ridiculous for asking coworkers to cover for pregnant employee. OP is insensitive.

Approaching HR for compensation is correct, but don’t shame pregnancy

Temp hire seems reasonable, don’t double workload for same pay

Employee rightfully refuses to take on extra work for free.

Confusion over workload structure and lack of coverage for maternity leave

Coworker expects too much, but not everyone is on board

Balancing work and personal life is important, but not at coworkers’ expense

Colleague called out for discriminating against pregnant coworker’s workload request

Assistant’s job is to cover workload, not yours. NTA

Think twice before volunteering for extra work

Employee stands up for pregnant co-worker against unfair workload distribution

NTA co-worker denied medical leave, found right solution

Insensitive comment about pregnant co-worker’s workload, no replies.

HR should handle coverage, not pregnant co-worker or colleagues

Don’t let the company guilt trip you. NTA

NTA comment: questioning workload and assistant, no replies.

Fair compensation for double workload, NTA stands their ground

NTA suggests coworkers share workload, sarcastically predicts reluctance.

Unfair workload and no extra pay? Definitely NTA

NTA commenter suggests HR is the real a**hole

Standing up for oneself is important for mental health.

Standing up for pregnant coworker’s workload, NTA comment wins

Fair point about workload and compensation during co-worker’s leave

Is her role really necessary?

NTA for not wanting to take on unpaid work. Management’s decision.

It’s HR’s job to ensure coverage, but be empathetic too