#maternity

I disclosed my pregnancy to the company on October 6, 2027, and was notified this afternoon 11/4/2026 that my position was being eliminated as part of a company restructuring. I am in Data Science team, based in US.

The company has not provided clear information about the overall scope of the layoffs, including how many employees or what percentage of the workforce were impacted. Given the timing, I have concerns about whether this was truly part of a broader company-wide restructuring or whether the decision may have been selective.

If you are also impacted or know someone in your team/company are impacted by this round of layoff, I am appreciate if you can share :

1. When were you notified of your layoff?
2. Which teams, departments, or functions are you in? Were entire teams or functions eliminated, or were individual employees selectively impacted within otherwise retained teams?
3. Do you know whether other departments were also affected by the layoffs?
4. Do you know approximately when the layoff decisions were made or put into effect?
5. Was your position actually eliminated, or were your responsibilities reassigned to someone else?
6. Were layoffs limited to certain offices, locations, or business units, or were they company-wide? If anyone knows

Any information, even small datapoints, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping me understand what actually happened.

I took maternity leave and had been back for 6 months and was laid off this time. Not sure if its a coincidence or not but I haven't seen anyone else post about being laid off yet but appearntly it was several.

Just curious. I had went on a loa for maternity leave the first week of June. I come back 2 weeks ago and come to find out about the layoffs and vsp. NOBODY told me or emailed me. Nothing. I find out about it through someone on my team when I got back. I go through my work email and I see the VSP email. I wasn’t even given the chance to look at it apply. Nothing. I still have not been told anything by my PL either about it. I have no idea what’s going on aside from reading these threads. What should my next step be? Do I contact HR? I don’t understand how it would be legal for me to be out on a medical leave and not know or be told one thing.

I know of someone who has been out for many months due to mental issues. Isn’t there a limit to how long you can be out or can you be paid indefinitely for this? As a woman, I am fine with maternity leave but this seems subjective.

I’m currently on maternity leave. My husband got a new job and I have the option to no longer work. Being a stay at home mom has been a dream of mine. If I don’t come back at the end of my leave do I need to pay back my leave? Is there a period I need to return to work to avoid that?

A new report from the Arkansas Hospital Association reveals significant financial strain on the state's hospitals. Rising operational costs, coupled with declining insurance reimbursements and substantial unpaid patient bills, are creating immense pressure. These financial difficulties have led to recent layoffs and service reductions across the state. Furthermore, access to essential maternity care is diminishing, with many counties lacking local delivery services. The report underscores the critical challenges facing Arkansas' healthcare infrastructure.

Fort Smith, Ark.

https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/new-report-highlights-financial-challenges-arkansas-hospitals/527-4f3bf7b6-c092-4981-a9c9-95915f5fb173

I have my baby next week, I want to take maternity leave.. I’m not sure how if I should use my PTO days or take the full maternity leave. I don’t want be stressed or out of the loop regarding VSP ( I did apply) .. will me taking leave now effect that? Could I be fired or laid off while on it. My 8 weeks will have me coming back around the first of September.!

Only Medtronic would do this to women right before Mother's Day.

https://www.hcamag.com/us/specialization/employment-law/ex-manager-says-wells-fargo-cut-her-two-days-before-maternity-return/573568

I’m due with my baby in a month and I cannot help but feel so bitter. I was laid off back in February and have felt nothing but stress since. Genuinely hate myself for ever considering joining this company.

I’m just curious if there was anyone laid off while on maternity, paternity, or medical leave?

Heard stories of someone who wishes they took their full leave and was RIFd anyway, but anyone truly at home with baby and got a call!

I assume Dallas will shut down this week when the snow hits. Some forecasts predict twelve inches. Is everyone planning to work from home? Or since we can’t get to the office, and that’s the only place we can work, do we get a snow day off? My supervisor is on maternity leave so no info coming,, wondering what others are hearing.

If out on maternity leave is your manager required to connect with you to communicate bonus numbers before the payout? Has anyone experienced a similar scenario?

I'm considering working at Humana but the 6-week paid maternity leave seems really short compared to their competitors.

It makes me wonder about what they actually value as a company. Has anyone worked there and can tell me what they're really like?"Retry

Waiting to find out whether I’ll have a job to go back to weeks after a traumatic delivery… while still in FMLA/STD… AND a colicky newborn… so fun!

The way they’re doing this RIF is crueler than usual.