mat leave pay
hey! just wanted some advice about my maternity leave pay. when going on leave i got a letter from HR saying i’d get 12 weeks of company mat pat which is my full rate. my lastest payslip indicates that i’ve only received the full rate company pay for 6 weeks and then gone on to statutory mat pay (the £184 per month). i emailed hr and they said they got it wrong and because i haven’t worked there for 5 years yet, company policy is that i only get 6 weeks full pay and not 12. do i have any rights to complain about this? given i got a detailed letter breaking down my pay and it said i’d get 12 weeks. do i just have to accept it? any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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I’d ring ACAS and ask for advice as they are going against what’s stated in writing. Do you have access to the actual policy document to see whether it says anything about differing levels of mat pay in relation to length of service?
i found in the company online portal that it does say under 5 years is only 6 weeks. i wasn’t directed to this or anything like the only info i was given was the letter saying i get 12 weeks
I’d say if you got a formal letter from HR saying you would get 12 weeks pay, it would be wrong for them to take it back no matter the policy, but definitely reach out to get professional support. Maybe the pregnant then screwed helpline could offer some advice. Also, I would argue it, even if they eventually win, I wouldn’t let it go easy if you have planned you’ve leave with that in mind
If you have it in writing then they haven’t got a leg to stand on! How can they go back on agreed mat pay honestly these companies are horrendous! Do they think babies are brought by stalks?! Ring ACAS or citizens advice or even say that to your company that you’ll be contacting them and the pressure alone might make them honour the agreement.
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