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Change of role following maternity leave

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annasmummmy · 20/01/2022 17:06

Has anyone been in a similar situation to mine?

I returned from maternity leave having only taken 26 weeks so legally am entitled to return to my old job. A few weeks before my return, I was told they'd be changing my role from new clients to working with existing clients. I have absolutely no desire to do this, it involves a lot more admin/desk work and less trading. It is however the same job title, pay and grade.

To slightly complicate matters, I was seconded (I applied for this) prior to my mat leave and a member of the new clients team was promoted.

Work have said they don't need two of us in new clients so I have to go to existing.

I've been offered another job which I want to take, however my existing employer will claw back enhanced mat pay if I leave within 12 months of return and it's been just over a month, so the amount I'd have to pay is quite a lot.

It seems so unfair I'm stuck in a job I don't like and don't want!

Any help or advice is really appreciated.

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bcc89 · 20/01/2022 17:08

Have you called ACAS?

annasmummmy · 20/01/2022 17:33

@bcc89 I have read the online advice and it reads that I am entitled to my old job back.

I contacted employment lawyer today for further advice and waiting for them to get back to me hopefully with positive news.

It feels v unfair as I wouldn't be in this position if I hadn't had a baby

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