Immoral Nurses
By Theresaaiza
@Theresaaiza (10487)
Australia
January 27, 2012 9:44pm CST
An unmarried teacher fired or forced to get married for being pregnant because of morality issues - that I can understand a bit.
But a nurse who got pregnant and then threatened to be kicked out at a time when employment for nurses is at its worst? Is that really necessary?
This new HR at the hospital where I previously worked has all the crazy ideas, if you ask me.
Do you think her decision was warranted?
Now the nurse is contemplating on aborting the baby because she just couldn't marry her boyfriend whom she broke up with for cheating on her just weeks before she discovered she was pregnant.
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10 responses
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
2 Feb 12
Not in the contract. After all, there never really was a contract. Not that I know of.
@dpk262006 (58679)
• Delhi, India
28 Jan 12
hi !
If the terms and conditions do not put a bar on pregnancy then the Nurse should not be asked to leave the job.
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
2 Feb 12
As far as I know there never was a contract or anything. Some employment situations can be that informal.
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
2 Feb 12
Unfortunately, because of the very conservative culture in the Philippines, this is the case. In a good way, women will try to be more careful because of this but is rather a big misfortune to those who really got pregnant.
I do hope it will change because it definitely isn't a merciful act.
There must be some other way.
@savypat (20216)
• United States
28 Jan 12
Are most women employees forced to marry under these conditions? If that is so then it's only fair that nurses should also be forced. To me this seems a very unfair rule all around, but we consider the choice a right of women.
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
28 Jan 12
I don't know if it should be imposed all over the country, for all lady employees. But I have known of teachers. I grew up in a catholic school where this rule is imposed. Gay and lesbian teachers were not also allowed, at least to those who aren't hiding their true sexuality. There were teachers who seemed gay but were probably too scared to admit for fear of losing their job. So they better toughen up or go hungry. Well they could have moved to public schools. They aren't too strict about that.
But I have never heard of it applied in any other workplace.
@triplejazzm51 (1373)
• Philippines
28 Jan 12
Thirty years ago, our neighbor, a teacher was removed from employment because she got pregnant out of wedlock. Maybe because, she was a teacher and suppose to set a good example to the children she is teaching. Besides, as far as i know the Department of Education has a policy in relation to that.
In the case of the nurse, i don't think that is justifiable. Nowadays, employers provides equal employment opportunities to everyone. I am a nurse and our company does not intervene with the personal life of our employees unless it really affects her job and the company itself. The case you mentioned is not a big issue with us. I think she has to consult the Labor Department.
Regarding the teacher,i am not familiar with the policy of the Dept.of Education. I hope they have a new one.
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
2 Feb 12
I am not agreeable to teachers fired because of accidental pregnancy. I know it's going to cause a stir at school, and people will start looking at it with distaste but then the unborn child has nothing to do with it and must not suffer for the acts of the mother. The woman should also not be forced to marry someone just for that reason. I am not saying though that she will not face some sort of disciplinary action.
Instead of depriving the mother of a decent job which will then affect the baby eventually, support must be given but may not be with equal benefits as the one who is married. Just a suggestion.
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
9 Feb 12
This hospital is not run by any religious organization. The people running are devout Catholics though but have not intervened in any way in this matter. It is the HR who has a reputation for "crazy" ideas who is truly behind the punishment.
@bing28 (3795)
• Philippines
6 Feb 12
I understand teachers must observe morality as they are teaching students to be moral so they must set a good example. I can't blame employers if they would set such disciplinary action otherwise immorality can be committed repeatedly by some of their employees.
@craziestqueenever (1819)
• Philippines
28 Jan 12
It's so sad that she's going to abort the baby. I do understand with what she feels. The Nurse is just a victim here so she shouldn't be "tagged" as immoral. Come to think of it. The Nurse has its own reason why she would do that.
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
11 Aug 12
That is a big NO No for your HR to fired an employee. Give advise from a lawyer, that is the a big sin for an HR to do. The HR doesn't have the right to fire an employee for such condition, it is not the work-related issues. Besides, the main concern of HR Head and Staff are the performance of the employee, then if the employees don't have any improvement, there are still other process to be taken.
