Rights while on Parental Leave

[alaskaonline]

Hi,

Quick question - if someone goes on parental leave, let's say for a third of a quarter and has a bonus system in the company additionally to the main set salary. Can the employer still set the same goals for this person as they do for the co-workers who work the full 12 weeks OR should they adjust the goals specifically to the 8 weeks for the parental leave person i.e. parental leave person has same goals but smaller percentage to reach them?

Just asking because I know they make exceptions for people returning from maternity leave if they didn't work a full quarter and I was wondering if it's down to company practice or actually set in stone somewhere legally.

Thanks for any advice, feedback, views...

 

[SN9]

Hi Alaska, Just wondering if you ever got an answer to this query. ie would an employee be entitled to average bonus for a period on paid maternity leave (I understand she wouldn't be for unpaid maternity leave)

Thanks!

 

[Leper]

Hi,

Quick question - if someone goes on parental leave, let's say for a third of a quarter and has a bonus system in the company additionally to the main set salary. Can the employer still set the same goals for this person as they do for the co-workers who work the full 12 weeks OR should they adjust the goals specifically to the 8 weeks for the parental leave person i.e. parental leave person has same goals but smaller percentage to reach them?

Quick Reply:-

1. Yes same goals can be set for people on Parental Leave.
2. What your employer should do is a matter for discussion.