Unfair Treatment Because of my Pregnancy - Human Resources Generalist R.R. Donnelley Employee Review

2.0
Mar 18, 2018
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Pros

Great work experience. Friendly staff. You can be creative and resourceful within your realm of work. You do get a pat on the back for doing exceptional work.

Cons

There’s no way to keep this short. HR tried to discriminate against me because of my pregnancy. But only because I’m an expert in employment law was I able to object to their discriminatory treatment and pressure them to do what was lawful. I had a high risk pregnancy where my doctors thought my baby wouldn’t survive. I told HR everything. But they tried to force me to keep doing for them what was putting my pregnancy at even more risk. I was under tremendous distress. My baby survived and it was a miracle he was born healthy. During my FMLA leave I asked if upon my return they could let me work from home sometimes so I can avoid leaving my 3 month old baby in daycare 13 hours a day. None of my essential functions required me to be in the office. The company was already letting 2 men work from home who actually needed to be in the office. But I was told no because “my functions were outsourced” and they’re “going in another direction” with my position. That’s a violation of my rights under FMLA and Paid Family Leave. Upon returning to work after my FMLA & Family Leave, some of my essential functions were in fact removed from my position. I was given new functions, one of which was a less desirable task that was originally assigned to another employee. This is just all so wrong. So I resigned. My advice to you... If you’re a woman and you plan on having children, RRD may not be the place for you.

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Cons

Pay: Things may be different now, but when I worked there, the pay felt uneven depending on the position. For example, proofreaders made around $17/hour, document specialists around $19/hour, and workflow coordinators around $22/hour (before shift differentials). Given the responsibilities of some roles, the compensation didn't always seem to match the workload. Parking: Parking was honestly one of the worst parts of working there. You almost have to consider it part of your commute. The main option is a multi-level parking garage, and your choices are usually either the top floor, where your car bakes in the sun all day, or the floor below, where the available spots are typically all the way in the back. Accessibility / Commute: The office is located in a very busy area, which can make getting in and out a hassle. Between traffic, the light rail crossings, finding parking, walking through the garage, crossing the lobby, and taking multiple elevators, the commute often felt longer than it should have been. Lunch: Lunch is a 30-minute unpaid break. It's standard, but it does mean your day ends up feeling longer since you're either working 7.5 hours plus lunch or staying an extra 30 minutes before heading home. My Experience: I worked on a team that supported a large law firm. From my perspective, the team often felt understaffed and overworked. During my time there, I also saw management change several times, which made it difficult to maintain consistency. One thing that was particularly frustrating was the lack of internal promotion opportunities. When leadership positions opened up, the company often chose external candidates instead of promoting people who were already doing the work and understood the clients. It was discouraging for employees who wanted to grow within the company, and I saw several experienced and knowledgeable coworkers leave after being passed over for advancement opportunities. That said, this was my experience with one specific team. Other teams may have had very different experiences, management styles, and opportunities.

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