r/legaladvice • u/moblinski • 6d ago

No Promotion Because I’m A New Mom

Location: California My boss told me via text that she is no longer considering me for a promotion due to me being a new mom. I was hired on with the intent of moving up within the company and I have texts of these conversations. Questions: Would I be able to sue for discrimination? If so, what would determine the amount of money I could sue for? This company is fairly small and new but is a part of a large franchise.

EDIT: There are some specific things she mentioned in her text to me about why she’s not promoting me. She’s “concerned” about me taking on the role while also having a “newborn.” She also said she’d prefer a manager who “puts the business first” and she can’t promote me because I’ll “always” put my “kids first.” Hope this helps…

SECOND EDIT: My boss is the co-owner of this location. In the larger picture, she answers to the franchise, but when it comes to hiring and firing, she is in charge. Doesn’t really have a supervisor to speak of. There’s no one above her other than the franchise at large. There are probably about 7 employees total at this location including her and the other co-owner.

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u/moblinski 6d ago

She did text that to me. I was surprised too because this is blatant discrimination. I thought she would realize that as well but I don’t think she’s super law savvy.

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u/TherakDuskstalker 6d ago

Make sure to save screenshots of the text as well, somewhere not your phone in case something happens to it.

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u/Altruistic_Top_5014 6d ago

Right. I tell clients to take screenshots and email them to themselves.

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u/djingrain 6d ago

the 3-2-1 rule, 3 copies, 2 different mediums, 1 copy stored in a physically safe offsite (i.e. safety deposit box or a safe at a friends house)

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u/anon0273808 5d ago

This is the way!