ROSIE · MAY 29, 2026

Pregnancy Disclosure Kills Interview Conversion

What: Multiple threads report pregnant candidates getting laid off then unable to convert interviews once pregnancy is disclosed. So What: Hiring bias remains strong despite legal protections. SMBs that pass on qualified pregnant candidates lose talent and risk discrimination claims later. What to Watch: Whether candidates start delaying disclosure until after offer stage, forcing awkward post-acceptance conversations.

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