They mocked my pregnancy in the meeting

Girl, you must be in such a tough situation. Honestly, if I were there, I would have a word with your boss. If you were my daughter and you went through something like this, I would tell you to speak up immediately. If you are being treated so disrespectfully at work just because you are pregnant, this isn’t right. Speak professionally, and let them know their limits.

Such statements fall under workplace harassment. The law prohibits asking such questions in the workplace and it can be a subject of complaint. If you have a Human Resources department, you might consider talking to them. Otherwise, you can consult with an employment lawyer to learn about your rights.

@annecik I’m sorry, but it’s easy to say "speak to the boss immediately"; however, there can be situations where not everyone can respond with courage right away. Doesn’t this add more stress to a pregnant woman? I think it makes more sense to take things calmly.

@ikuzmani actually hasn't done this for the first time; they've made implications about women's private lives before, but I brushed it off since I wasn't too bothered. This time it feels really personal, and I clearly can't handle it anymore 😳

I think that guy has gotten used to talking like this, and he has taken full advantage of your silence. Tell him straight to his face that this bothers you. But make sure someone else witnesses the conversation as well; after all, there's a power imbalance in the boss-employee dynamic, and if you speak alone, he might twist it to his advantage.

I experienced something similar; my former manager constantly questioned when I would go on maternity leave while she was pregnant. I openly expressed my discomfort. After all, it's your personal life, and if you're handling work professionally, she can't interfere. I think you should talk freely.

@ikuzmani forget about the law and all that, in our country these things generally depend on the boss's mercy. Nothing changes unless it's said to their face. Especially since he can just say, "I didn't do anything specific" and move on 🤦‍♀️

Under the Labor Law, discriminatory comments regarding private life in the workplace are unacceptable, but of course, it's important to present written or witnessed proof for this. You might consider consulting with a lawyer. Alternatively, having a private conversation with your boss to clearly express your boundaries could also be a solution.