Real Life MMD: Should I tell other workers they didn't get full maternity pay?

BobbinAlong

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ipod_killed_the_musicshop

MSE_Lee wrote: »

Money Moral Dilemma: Should I tell other workers they didn't get full maternity pay?

I am about to have a baby and discovered that the small firm I work for doesn't currently give the legal minimum pension pay and holiday entitlement to employees on maternity leave. I raised the issue and it's now updated the company handbook, and I'll be paid the correct amount. However, plenty of others have taken maternity leave before on the worse deal and, even though a glut of back-payments could seriously harm the company, I don't like to think that others are missing out just because they weren't aware.

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This isn't even a dilemma! Tell them!

JayD

My first reaction was "of course you should tell those colleagues who may have missed out" but I have had a change of heart.

It really isn't down to you to sort out other peoples issues or start a campaign - in fact that could lead to a whole lot of heartache for yourself from your employer and fellow employees alike.

You did what you needed to do - you checked what you should be getting and you approached your boss when you thought it was wrong. They did not fuss, they corrected their mistake - without any unpleasantness it seems. It was always down to those others to do the same - no one else. You are not your brothers keeper. Get on with you job and looking after your baby and feel pleased with yourself for having the nouse to have checked this out and sorted it not only for yourself but for those who follow too.

ipod_killed_the_musicshop

JayD wrote: »

My first reaction was "of course you should tell those colleagues who may have missed out" but I have had a change of heart.

It really isn't down to you to sort out other peoples issues or start a campaign - in fact that could lead to a whole lot of heartache for yourself from your employer and fellow employees alike.

You did what you needed to do - you checked what you should be getting and you approached your boss when you thought it was wrong. They did not fuss, they corrected their mistake - without any unpleasantness it seems. It was always down to those others to do the same - no one else. You are not your brothers keeper. Get on with you job and looking after your baby and feel pleased with yourself for having the nouse to have checked this out and sorted it not only for yourself but for those who follow too.

It might not be necessary to tell but it can't be necessary not to tell surely?