Since when is it okay to request work from home at workplace? I’m currently entering 20 weeks and planning on requesting work from home. I know people usually start work from home from the 7th month but I’m planning on requesting since 5th month. Is that okay and acceptable in the corporate world?
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I'm at 8.5 weeks and considering it based on nausea. Your body and maybe your doctor are who you should consult. If you have a legit need of an accommodation your work should be supportive.
What are you having for symptoms?

I started working at home from 19weeks because I had bad dizziness and nausea eventually my PGP got so bad as well, being at home was just much more comfortable.
Definitely ask the question !

Have you formally told work that you're expecting? If so, then, by law, they have to do a "new/expectant mum" risk assessment with you.
The risk assessment is the best opportunity to be honest and make sure you tell them/they document the things that you're really struggling with (whether it's nausea, exhaustion etc). You should also be agreeing suitable controls that will help reduce any risks to you (like working from home) and making sure it's documented too.
You and your boss should also be reviewing the risk assessment abd any arrangements throughout your pregnancy (and for a time afterwards) to make sure its all still relevant and there's nothing new you need to make them aware of 😊

I requested it at 6 weeks, I was throwing up all day everyday. They actually only wanted a doctor's note and haven't followed up about symptoms to make me justify that I still need it thankfully.