Am I entitled to works Christmas gift while on maternity?

I'm in the UK and every year our company gives everyone a Christmas gift (hamper of wine, chocs etc) I'm currently on maternity, my colleagues received theirs last week. I was under the impression I'm entitled to the same as my colleagues even when on maternity? Does anyone know? And even better if you have any links to prove? I don't want to question HR without knowing myself x

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im not in the UK but i would think that being on mat leave, you are still part of the company and should be entitled to same as your colleagues. sometimes they forget. i would email HR and say hey did i get forgotten?

I received my gift voucher in the post while on maternity so I'd say yes

Yes, you're meant to be treated the same - invites to work parties / training, bonuses etc

I've got my Christmas voucher last year but it was easier cause HR just send them to everyone. I wouldn't be bothere if I didn't get it tho. I'm not sure there is a law or a official rule. Just ask your HR manager if there is one for you and if you can pick it up.

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I've had pay rises and bonuses while on maternity leave so I'd say yes. I missed a gift while off (3 year thing) and asked about it when I came back. They were very apologetic - they'd just forgotten! I'd give someone a nudge and they'll probably be mortified they forgot you.

I didn't when I was on maternity & was pretty miffed as I'd worked the majority of the year before going on mat leave! I worked for the NHS at the time.

I don't think gifts are an entitlement But you shouldn't be treated differently to other colleagues because you're on maternity leave, that would be discrimination

I’m in the U.S and I didn’t get Christmas pay that everyone else got or my evaluation merit when I was on my maternity leave and I think it’s very unfair but apparently there is nothing I can do about it. The merit is usually only a very small increase anyway but it adds up

Seems like a small thing to be worried/upset about. I would just focus on enjoying maternity leave and not worry about any work stuff.

Also from the UK and I would say No. We shouldn’t be treated any different but unfortunately we are! If you want it that badly though, contact HR and ask. Sounds like a nice hamper x

@Kayla I wished I was like this, and not be concerned with work related stuff. But I honestly can't help it! 😫 I just can't switch off!

Thank you everyone, you gave me the confidence to ask & they said my hamper is waiting for me to collect 😊😊

I’m not sure but I didn’t get an invite to my work Christmas party this year. I didn’t know it was happening until I saw the Instagram posts, but I did get my annual pay rise so I’m not too sour about it.

@Leanne oh I'm pretty sure they're meant to include you in Xmas parties, I was invited to my one, didn't go as it was far & didn't want to leave baby though xx