I work in a small office, only three employees and the boss. This is a medcal office for which i was origianlly hired as front desk/reception/office manager etc. After working there a year I was given a raise along with a co-worker on the agreement that we would both take on the duties of someone who left. This proved to be very difficult and I asked the boss to hire part time help, which was done.

I became pregnant 7 months ago and soon after that the boss began treating me more rudely than before. I was told that I could not talk about my pregnancy to customers, or even mention it.... like it wouldnt be noticed or something. As time has gone on, I have been having difficulty, discomfort and pain. My doctor has restricted me to light duty, i.e. my original front desk duties, but the doctor insists that I continue to run all around the office and do the additional work, all the while not insisting the same from my co-worker who made the same agreement as I. When I have talked to the boss about the issue, I was treated rudely, and told that my hours would be cut, and the boss has suggested that I take maternaty leave early or even quit. I am 100% capable of performing the job for which I was hired, my doctor says that I must not perform all the extra duties that the boss insists on. What can I do?

Frankly, nothing. Your employer has so few employees, they're not subject to any discrimination laws even if it could be proven that you were being discriminated against because of your pregnancy.

Hey thanks. I forgot to mention that we did have another employee that had a broken leg and was in a cast. She was not able to do her job, and was given a desk job/light duty assignment. Wouldnt they be required to do the same for me while pregnant if the doctor orders it?

Because your employer has so few employees it is not subject to the federal EEO laws. So, it's not required to treat you as it did another employee with a short-term disability (broken leg).