for maternity leave in the 15th week before your baby is due, but it's often better to do so earlier.The law is pretty hot on pregnancy in the workplace, and although it's not ideal to start a new job pregnant, it would be sexual discrimination if your employer
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
Maternity leave You are entitled to take a year's maternity leave. It doesn't matter how long you've worked for your employer, or whether you are full or part time. The first six months is called Ordinary Maternity Leave (OML) and the second six
Many women think the best use of maternity leave is to save as much as possible for after the baby is born. But it's worth thinking about whether you'd like to have some time before the birth, to relax and prepare for your baby.You can start your
're off. What can my boss do for me? Now that you're pregnant, here's what you're entitled to: You cannot be legally dismissed if you are pregnant, or for reasons connected with your pregnancy or maternity leave. You should be offered the same
suitable alternative on similar terms and conditions.Q. What pay will I get when I'm on maternity leave?A. All mums who were employed in the same job before becoming pregnant and who, on average, earn at least £82 per week are entitled to Statutory
Pay? A: You’re entitled to 52 weeks maternity leave. Whether you’re eligible for SMP, however, depends on a number of factors, including length of service and average earnings during the ‘qualifying period’. This runs for eight weeks, leading up
