Pregnant and Facing HR Hurdles: Should I Share My Medical Reports for WFH Approval?

soumya-suvarna
I am employed for 9 years with an Indian MNC. Currently, I am 26 weeks pregnant and due to medical complications, I have been advised to take bed rest. Hence, I have requested a WFH option as there is a company policy that allows expectant mothers, in discussion with their manager, to avail remote working.

In my first trimester, during the COVID phase, when I asked for WFH due to increasing COVID cases in my company and department, HR requested pregnancy confirmation documents, all my scan reports, and blood reports. I submitted these, but they still required me to travel to work 3 days a week.

Ultimately, I contracted COVID in the first trimester. Now, almost in the 7th month of pregnancy, I have submitted a certificate from my gynecologist, which clearly states that traveling may lead to the loss of pregnancy. HR is insisting I submit my blood and other medical reports. Please note, I'm in a corporate role, and the nature of my work can be performed from home without affecting my performance. Please suggest whether I should share my reports, as I believe the certificate from the gynecologist is sufficient.
vmlakshminarayanan
Hi, It is concerning that your HR personnel do not have a medical background, such as being a qualified doctor or nurse. In my opinion, having a certificate from a doctor should be sufficient. You or a family member could consider discussing with the HR department that they would be solely responsible in the event of any travel-related mishaps.
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