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Denied pay rise on maternity leave

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Bails123 · 08/08/2025 15:41

I've just finished 12 months maternity leave and taking annual leave until the end of September, my boss has just contacted me to say everyone is getting a pay rise this year but only if the have completed and are up to date with there e-learning by the 12th August ( I have only been given 1 weeks notice to complete it!).
As I've been on mat leave I haven't done the e-learning and haven't got access to a computer to do the work from home.

Is it unfair at I will not get a pay rise because of this?

OP posts:

TryingToStayAwake88 · 08/08/2025 15:43

Contact pregnant then screwed as this definitely sounds like discrimination

autienotnaughty · 08/08/2025 15:43

Are you in a union? That sounds discriminatory .

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Bails123 · 08/08/2025 15:45

@autienotnaughty No I'm not but I think I'm going to join one now!

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autienotnaughty · 08/08/2025 15:48

i work for local council , whilst I was on mat leave we were given a bonus. I got mine and work tried to say I had to pay it back (4 months later on my return) I rang unison, I wasn’t a member but they spoke to my manager and basically said you can’t do that. I didn’t have to join for them to do that.

pixiedust79 · 08/08/2025 15:50

A union won’t be able to support you with any issue that happened before you joined.

What does the e-learning entail? Is it a few hours work you could pop to the library and do or is a significant chunk of time needed to complete it? Have you spoken to your bosses and explained the situation?

Tablesandchairs23 · 08/08/2025 16:05

Bit late to join a union now. They wont represent you just because you joined because you need help! I think its discrimination. I'd get on to Acas if I was you.

Coconutter24 · 08/08/2025 16:06

Will you get the pay rise once you return in September and complete the online learning?

Teenytwo · 08/08/2025 16:15

Could you do a kit day and go in specifically for that?
I would say it is discrimination though, you’ve not been given time within your working hours to complete it but all staff not on maternity were.

winter8090 · 08/08/2025 18:41

How long would it take? The easy answer is as the poster above suggested a KIT day to get it done.
I do think they are on shaky grounds legally but I would encourage you to try and resolve it. Can you talk to HR? They may have more knowledge on what’s fair and lawful.

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