By Stressed - 24/09/2018 22:00

Today, I got promoted. By promoted, I mean, given a much harder job with no training and no extra pay because someone went on maternity leave. They've already hired someone for my old position. FML
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J352SAURUS 30

Does that mean that you don't have a job once the maternity leave is over? That's terrible! So sorry to hear. Very shit behaviour on your employer's part.

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real life problems 26

Times I'm glad I'm in a union.. try talking to your HR department.

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real life problems 26

Times I'm glad I'm in a union.. try talking to your HR department.

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J352SAURUS 30

Does that mean that you don't have a job once the maternity leave is over? That's terrible! So sorry to hear. Very shit behaviour on your employer's part.

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rodfergie 18

That is usually what it means. I have seen this happen in two different companies. Women have job protection, so they get a guy to cover while they're out, then fire him when she comes back. He can't do a single thing about it.

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yarani 26

It seems that also happens to women, since OP is female.

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Davros 12

From what I've seen the fastest way to get promoted us to do your job so poorly they have to promote you.

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pjsr 32

Easy solution - get knocked up. They can’t fire you if you’re also pregnant. #badreason253tohaveababy

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RichardPencil 30

Looks like you’re ****** unless you figure out a graceful way to get out of that job. I gave you a good hint ;)

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InnocenceBlue 37

Hi guys! OP here (wasn't logged in when I posted) :) Thanks for the support! To answer your questions... 1. I don't know what will happen when she comes back, I guess I'll get demoted? 2. We don't have an HR department, it's a small family run business :( 3. I briefly (not seriously) considered getting knocked up XD To illustrate just how much I have no idea what I'm doing I went from the receptionist to the Contracts Administrator as in I oversee legal documentation/contracts for the building company I work for. Help.

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real life problems 26

Your HR department in this case is who ever signs your check, this is illegal practice by your boss. Any "promotion" that involves increase work or other tasks should have different pay.

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