Pregnancy disclosure to the new company HR
update:I am based in UK
Guys, I recently interviewed for a job and I’m currently waiting to hear back. The interview was virtual, and I haven’t mentioned my pregnancy to the HR yet.
I’m feeling a bit anxious about how to handle the situation moving forward. I have a 2-month notice period in my current job (although I may be able to negotiate it down), and the pay rise with this new role would be really good.
I’d ideally want to receive the official offer in writing before disclosing my pregnancy, but I’m unsure how to approach it professionally if HR calls this week to say they’d like to offer me the role and they might ask when can I join. Just trying to mentally prepare myself for how to deal with the conversation and next steps.
And sometime I feel guilty of not mentioning earlier but that would not work in my case and I think pregnancy is personal we are not obliged to disclose it until necessary.
I am due in mid August .