when my maternity leave is over can i leave work until my child starts school.?

Answer 1

Talk to your boss, see how they handle maternity leave

Answer 2

Yes, I have done so. I work for the Local Authority, and they have goven me a career break for 5 years. I have to pay back my mat entitlement that they have paid me (not SMP) and my length of service and my pension have been suspended. They do not have to guarantee me a job on my return, but they have to guarantee my pay scale, so technically I could end up anywhere within the local authority. They would only allow my career break if it's in their interest aswell. My best advice would be to ask the HR dept where you work, and write a list of how you think it would benefit them - i.e you wont want to be stressed in work, taking days off when children are ill etc, you can't be flexible with overtime, childcare costs and so on.

I would have had to get 3 children to different places (1 to school, 1 to grandparents and 1 to nursery) and be sat at my desk by 8:30!! When I explained this to my boss he was understanding.

I would also check if there is anyone else in your workplace who has done the same, and use their situation as an example.

Good Luck, and I can highly recommend it!!

p.s You don''t think you'll ever live without the money, but you manage it somehow!

Answer 3

Only if your employer permits it. They have to approve it as a Personal Leave of Absence. You'll have to check with your Human Resources Department to see if this is even an option for you. I highly doubt it is though. Otherwise, you will have to resign. You can't just leave work until your child starts school & your employer is NOT obligated to hold your job that long. In order to even get your request accommodated, your child has to be Terminally ill or Permanently Disabled. You need proof as well as a certified Physicians report if he's any of those. Your employer will call to investigate if the facts are true.

Answer 4

You wont still be employed there so hopefully you can survive and afford to raise your child without a job and finances until he or she starts school. I know every mom wants to be at home with their child until school but for the most part its not feasible. I have had three kids and my oldest is 7 now, I am just now in the last 7 months able to stay at home with my youngest who is 3. I have worked full time up until this and actually am having to consider getting employment again because of what a financial strain this is.

Answer 5

Depends on where you live and what the Family Medical Leave law is where you are. I live in CA, and I can apply for 6 weeks of "disability" on top of 3 months of Family Medical Leave time. After that, your employer does not have to hold your job for you any longer. You need to talk to the Human Resources person or Site Director to find out what your specific time period is that your employer will hold your job/position for you. They only are obligated to hold it for you for a specific amount of time, then they can offer the position to someone else.

Answer 6

That would be up to you and your partner, as it's a big life decision. Also, if you plan on returning to the same job, you'd have to know if that employer offers leaves of absence. Otherwise, you will be looking for a new job with a new employer in a few years, having been out of the field for awhile.

Good luck!

Answer 7

yes legally you dont have to return to work after your maternity leave is up.
you can claim childtax credits to give you an income till such times as you see fit to return to work
if you are a single parent you may also be entitled to claim income support
once you are in reciept of child benefit you automatically recieve national insurance stamps for times you are unemployed

Answer 8

Maternity leave is six weeks long....school starts for most children 4 years and 44 weeks AFTER that.....i think you left out the middle....

Answer 9

Not unless you have a really nice boss. Family medical leave act only guarantees your job for 12 weeks. After that, it is up to you and your boss. You may have to quit and tell them that you are very interested in coming back then and hopefully they will rehire you.

Answer 10

Yes, you need to write a letter to confirm you when you are returning to work so you just write a letter saying you do not want to. Speak to your HR/personnel department or Citizens Advice Bureau for advice.