My company has paid for me to go on training. I have had to sign a contract which says I have to pay back;
100% if I leave within a year of completing the course
50% if I leave after one year but under two years of completing the course and
Nothing if I leave after two years.
My question is: if I go on maternity leave (for one year) immediately after completing the course and then resign as soon as the maternity leave is over, do I have to pay back 100% or 50% I.e is maternity leave still classed as employment in this case?