For babies due on or after April 1, 2007, there have been some changes to the Work and Families Act, which boost the rights of mothers and fathers. Read on to find out how the changes will affect you.The total period of Statutory Maternity pay has
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months is Additional Maternity Leave (AML).The earliest date you can stop work is 11 weeks before your baby is due, though you can choose to work right up until your baby arrives.While you are on OML you still enjoy all the same rights and conditions
Its important you know your rights because legislation changes all the time. From your first baby to your second, what youre entitled to can be very different. So whether youre pregnant, or already on maternity leave, heres an update of all
for SMP you need to claim Maternity Allowance from your local Jobcentre Plus on form MA1.Read more about your maternity rights here.
You’re 23 weeks pregnant!You've reached Week 23 of your pregnancy. Your doctor or midwife will give you a MAT B1 certificate around this time. You will need it if you are claiming SMP or Maternity Allowance. Find out about your maternity rightshere
rightsHe says: "I believe the employment regulations for women, whereby the prospective employer is not able to inquire about the interviewee's status regarding children or childcare- or indeed their intention of becoming a parent- are counterproductive
they're not rushed off their feet. * Tell your boss about antenatal appointments well in advance.* If you wear a uniform point out you'll soon need a bigger size!* Don't leave it too late to tell your boss as they'll need to find maternity cover
to start your leave at week 29 you can start it whenever you choose. If you are unemployed, your Maternity Allowance will start this week if you qualify so make sure you have put in a claim. Your maternity rights
