Jo is 10 weeks pregnant and really happy about it, but she’s not happy in her current job.  Jo would really like to find more challenging and fulfilling work and, in fact, believes she has seen a job that would be just right for her.  Her questions is this: what is the etiquette around applying for jobs when you’re pregnant?  Do you have to disclose the pregnancy to your potential employer, even in the early stages?  And what about later, when Jo starts to show?  Is it socially acceptable to turn up for a job interview when you’re obviously pregnant?

• Is it inconsiderate to apply for a job that you can only do for a few months?  
• From the employer’s point of view, would you be happy to employ and train someone knowing they’re pregnant?  What if they don’t come back after they have the baby?
• Is it discrimination if somebody misses out on a position because they are pregnant?