2007-01-27 21:29:26 · 12 answers · asked by SIMON C 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
probably yes, unless you write to your boss and request to extend your leave?
2007-01-27 21:33:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No and yes. I have in the last year worked a t jobs where 4 people hav ehad children. You have 1 year available. However they (your boss) are only trying to find out with thier payroll depatments on when to expect to go from mat. leave to normal pay, because your maternity pay is considered different and does come from thier direct income. Also betwenyou and your better (I use that loosley-lol), the 2 of you can break up your 1 year (government law) between the 2 of you. Hope I helped and good luck and best wishes with your new addition to your new family, Mark.
2007-01-28 05:37:22 · answer #2 · answered by jammy6868 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you give them plenty of notice, you can extend your leave. Depending on how long you have worked for the company you can take a year off. Try the Health & Safety Executive website if you are in the UK. They give loads of advice on maternity leave.
2007-01-29 09:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by Dingle-Dongle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to give 28 days notice of change for most employers.... you dont have to return to work and they must keep your position open for 52 weeks as you are entitled to 26 weeks paid and 26 weeks unpaid maternity pay and you can either resign or go back at the end of the 26 weeks unpaid leave.
hope this is helpful..
2007-01-31 11:17:27 · answer #4 · answered by jojo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't have to return on this date. You can request an extended leave, getting a statement from your doctor will defenitely help this process. Or you can always quit. Depends on if you really want to go back.
2007-01-28 05:40:14 · answer #5 · answered by rednmphs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you don't, you can use it as a guideline. if you don't want to return to work after the stated 26weeks you can ask your employer for an extended leave although it'll be a lot less than your usual pay. by law they have to give it to you and they can't advertise your job until you give notice to leave if in the end thats what you want
2007-01-28 05:50:44 · answer #6 · answered by yummymummy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry if I'm going to far in my opinion: you may need an extension, but I am sure that, in the long run, it will be better for your health and your child's health if you work instead of remain at home all the day. Cheer up and take care.
2007-01-28 05:41:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont have to go back to work if you dont want to. Write a letter stating you want your leave to be extended or hand in your notice. Its up to you what you want to do. I have a 17 month old baby and handed in my notice and they never questioned it but then my boss was lovely. Good luck and hope you do whats right for you and your baby.
2007-01-28 05:42:13 · answer #8 · answered by Pinkflower 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simon, maternity leave?
Go to your doctor, start crying and say you're finding it difficult to cope. Instant sick line for PND.
2007-01-28 05:33:50 · answer #9 · answered by laughingspam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you do. Unless you want to loose your job and any insurance benefits that come with it.
2007-01-28 05:52:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋