I am moving to another part of the country after the birth because my boyfriend is starting a new job. Should I tell my employer that I intend to return to work and claim maternity benefit or should I be open and honest. If so does anyone know what if any maternity entitlement I might have please?
2006-09-10 22:23:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
You should claim maternity benefit. It could effect other benefit claims in the future if you haven't applied for maternity benefit.
2006-09-10 22:28:25 · answer #1 · answered by Alicat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
I've just returned to work as a teacher after taking 12 months maternity leave.
I know that somewhere in the back of my mind there's a rule which says that if I didn't return and work for x number of weeks then I would have to pay some of my money back.
I can't say how that would work in your own personal circumstances (I know that there were differences between my maternity pay depending on whether or not I'd worked for at least a year - which I had) but worth checking out though
Your LEA personnel department should give you more details.
Good luck with the babe and your move!
K x
2006-09-11 07:55:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't tell them. What is there to gain from it???
You should be entitled to the leave anyway, but I'm not sure on this one.
But for the sake of being "open" why the hell bother? Just take the leave. Lots of women decide not to go back after having the baby anyway - they can't "make you pay the money back" or anything like that.
If they refuse to give you SMP you'd have to claim Maternity Allowance from the Government. You should be eligible as long as you've worked for 26 weeks out of the 66 weeks befoe your baby is due. Matenrity Allowance works out as 90% of your average earnings or £108.00 per week - whichever is "less" - that works out at about the same as SMP but actually in a way its better as you don't have to pay tax on it. You do pay tax on SMP.
I left my (crap call centre) job a couple of weeks ago due to health reasons so won'r get SMP but I should get Maternity Allowance.
2006-09-10 22:35:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesnt make any difference it is money you are entitled too. You can lie if you want, but being honest is probably best. It will not effect the money due to you!!! And it least with being honest they can find a permanant replecement sooner.
You are due 90% of your average earnings of the last 8 weeks you worked (inc any bonuses) this last for 6 weeks then you get SMP which to be honest I am unsure what it is now but 5 years ago it was £55-60 per week. That lasts for 12 weeks :)
Good Luck!!
2006-09-10 22:31:26 · answer #4 · answered by Sara P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Claim the maternity benefit that is guarenteed in your teacher contract - I would suggest you consult that for your answers as to your maternity rights.
2006-09-12 08:32:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a teacher, you should be able to get advice from your union. They will be up to speed on all the current legislation and be able to give you an informed opinion on where you stand and what you are entitled to.
2006-09-10 22:36:53 · answer #6 · answered by keefer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will still be entitled to something, talk to your HR department and to ACAS and take their advise. You could be libel to pay them back if you falsely take money with no intention of honouring your contract - definately check that out.
Without wanting to sound overly harsh, please don't knowingly try to rip them off. There's a horrible culture of people been reluctant to hire women of child bearing ages and this is one of the reasons for it.
2006-09-11 01:17:27 · answer #7 · answered by twistie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get maternity pack from DSS
2006-09-11 04:36:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋