I work as a bus driver, so u can imagine they dont deal often with maternity leave. i feel pregnant almost as soon as i started. they have just sent me a letter asking for my mat b1 and a form to fill in and some info, but all the info goes on about 18 weeks leave. i thought everyone was entitled to 26 weeks? is it maybe just old info they have given me?
2006-10-10 05:03:11 · 8 answers · asked by shelokay 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
sorry i forgot to say i am in the UK
2006-10-10 05:06:00 · update #1
Hello. Have a look at the working families website http://www.workingfamilies.org.uk/asp/employer_zone/e_fs_maternityleave.asp
Here they have lots of facts about ordinary maternity leave, which is 26 weeks, additional maternity leave, sick pay, etc etc. In fact, everything you want to know.
2006-10-10 09:35:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
14 consecutive days, so 10 working days in case you do 'typical' weeks and not shift paintings. you nonetheless get your typical annual pass away entitlement yet your business enterprise would have extra entitlements in place for maternity and paternity pass away and so forth so it quite is nicely worth getting a duplicate of the maternity and paternity pass away coverage out of your boss. Me and hubby have basically started mat and pat pass away so are nicely versed in this! basically remember to take your A/L formerly maternity pass away in case you would be on mat pass away while the A/L 365 days variations or you may lose it (and that i doubt your organization will remind you to take it!).
2016-10-16 01:08:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be that their information is out of date, it could also be that they are referring to a company maternity pay scheme, which would be on top of your SMP.
Either way you're entitled to 26 weeks, not 18.
2006-10-10 10:35:03 · answer #3 · answered by Gail H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
26 weeks is the statutory minimum. You ARE entitled to 26 weeks.
Go see the Citizens Advice Bureau. No need for lawyers at this stage, but keep us posted on how it goes!
2006-10-10 05:13:45 · answer #4 · answered by Matt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was about to loose my job through being truly rubbish!
but the girl who i work with is going on maternity leave for a year so not only do i get to keep my job i'm getting a promotion!
Whoo for maternity leave!
2006-10-10 05:14:25 · answer #5 · answered by Nigi-magic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As your midwife for a leaflet - this will give you all the information you need. You need to have worked for a company continuously for a certain period of time before you qualify for the full 26 weeks.
2006-10-10 05:12:45 · answer #6 · answered by Ally 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are entitled to 6mths paid and 6mths unpaid maternity leave speak to your boss or hr manager to sort this out for you and you can get your mat b1 form from your midwife.
2006-10-10 05:12:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your state.
2006-10-10 05:05:23 · answer #8 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋