Going on maternity leave in a few weeks. I received performance rating ‘sometimes meets’ which doesn’t reflect my work. I have gone beyond and above delivering all kpis on time and servicing clients. My boss said his rating was downgraded in calibration due to being on a bell curve and that I am at the highest end of the pay grade so they can’t give me a merit increase like I usually get. I feel like I am being punished for wfh due to medical condition and for going on maternity leave.

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I would put that explanation in writing in an email and ask him to put it in your performance review. In these times of layoff, a lower rating may be a justification to cut you. “Boss- I wanted to confirm my understanding of my performance rating and salary action. You explained during our debrief today that while I met my kpis and delivered against client expectations, I received a “sometimes meets” because I am paid towards the top of my band and you wanted to be able to give merit/bonus pay to team member(s)…etc.” Even he doesn’t reply to email, at least you’ve documented the discussion in case you need to consult with an employment lawyer.

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Can you ask for quantification of the sometimes? The rationale feels odd, unless I am misunderstanding?: "I can't give you a raise, so I am downgrading your performance"

In a past role my leadership said " LS exceeds expectations, and would be elligible for X% but budget for FYXX is capped"

It’s all subjective no examples or metrics given just vague blanket response

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