Hi first timer here with a maternity rights Q

[Drib]

While on maternity my wife was overlooked for a permanent contract within Royal Mail,as a part time worker she had always hoped at some point she would be given the opportunity to get a full time contract but she recently found out a fellow part time employee was given full time status even though my wife had seniority through length of employment .
My question is are they within the law and if not what would she be entitled to do This occurred nearly 8 yrs ago any help would be appreciated thankyou

[wales01man]

Re: Hi first timer here with a maternity rights Q

8 YEARS?

[Drib]

Re: Hi first timer here with a maternity rights Q

It was 8yrs when she was overlooked but she only found out 2 weeks ago

[nemesis45]

Re: Hi first timer here with a maternity rights Q

I don't think there is anything that could or would be done about this now or 8 years ago.

nem

[wales01man]

Re: Hi first timer here with a maternity rights Q

Can I politely ask what you would expect to get

[Drib]

Re: Hi first timer here with a maternity rights Q

According to maternity rights all employees while on maternity had to be informed of promotional opportunities

[Drib]

Re: Hi first timer here with a maternity rights Q

An explanation would be nice because she has now been forced to change jobs to a role she doesn't feel happy in which would not have happened if she had a full contract

[nemesis45]

Re: Hi first timer here with a maternity rights Q

Getting a permanent contract is not necessarily a promotion.
Is promotion not a reward not aright?

[Drib]

Re: Hi first timer here with a maternity rights Q

Probably not classed as promotion but within Royal Mail seniority counts and she has basically been denied the opportunity to earn a higher wage and now it also appears she may be subject to redundancy

[Drib]

Re: Hi first timer here with a maternity rights Q

Thanks for your help