I haven't yet started my maternity leave but already know that I only want to return two days a week when I return to work in January. I am not sure if telling my headteacher this early would affect my maternity pay before it drops to Statutory Maternity Pay. If it doesn't, then I can tell her soon as but if it does I'll be keeping quiet until I have to. Does anyone know if it will or not? Any advice?
2007-02-20 07:48:34 · 11 answers · asked by jet1577 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I'm also a teacher and me and hubby (another teacher) both work part time. Doesn't effect your maternity this is only affected if you don't intend to return to work. Only problem is you have to work for 13 weeks (full time equivalent) when you return to work or you have to repay your maternity pay. This is only a problem if you choose to move jobs in this time.
2007-02-20 09:16:31 · answer #1 · answered by moomin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont need to tell your boss anything until your date to return to work, but if you get on well then maybe it would be a good idea to have a chat about it now, if depends of what type of person they are, but nothing will affect your pay it is worked out on how much income tax you have paid, and your maternity pay is paid by the goverment through your employer and not by your employer so dont worry about it, just put your feet up and enjoy the rest and your new baby when it arrives, ps if you have been in your job for 2 years or more you are entitled to extended leave of nearly 2 years, good luck and congratulations on your new baby
2007-02-20 08:01:10 · answer #2 · answered by moravia16 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would personally keep it hush hush until after the baby but that is just my opinion. BUT YOU GO GIRL. PT is the best. I could never work FT again. It sucks. I have a 4yr old and one on the way and I could not work FT. Sorry I don't know if it will affect your maternity leave or not. I would not think so since that should be based on the time you put in before you leave for maternity leave not after you come back to work.
2007-02-20 07:53:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I say take as much time off allowed especially if it's paid. I don't know how easy it will be for you to look for a job while caring for your baby so really think about it. Were you saving money throughout your pregnancy to prepare for the time off? I don't think you should tell them you won't be returning because you never know, you may not find another job. You can't leave one until you actually have the other,, good luck in finding a new job, hopefully it's a better one.
2016-05-23 23:28:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are better off waiting until you are going back to work and maternity is ending, as circumstances change and what you may want now could be different to what you need closer to the time. Remember the fact that your employer must honour your request within reason.
2007-02-20 08:09:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your boss only has to leave open the job you had before so you need to discuss this with your boss. If they won't give you part time you have to either go back to full time or leave but i'm sure if you have an understanding boss all should be ok
2007-02-20 11:22:03 · answer #6 · answered by S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I told my boss and they didn't cut my pay doesn't it go off what you have already worked? Anyway i would wait until you have had the baby before making any decisions. I had the same idea but changed my mind when i had my baby. Good luck
2007-02-20 07:57:46 · answer #7 · answered by sm80 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont say anything until perhaps a month before you are due to go back to work. If they know they will do something about it, ie cut your pay, but if they dont know they cant do that. Personally, I would not take any chances! Good Luck
2007-02-20 08:53:46 · answer #8 · answered by SexyMama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi!
No, it would not affect your SMP by telling them now.
However, I would STRONGLY advise you against telling them until after the baby is born. Then you would need to advise them about six weeks before you return, that you intend to return, but that you would like to renegotiate your terms of employment. THAT'S when you should tell them of your part time intentions.
Hope this helps!!
Best of luck with the baby!
2007-02-20 07:56:05 · answer #9 · answered by Moofie's Mom 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
as far as i know your maternity pay is based on your circumstances at your qualifing week which is 15 week before your due date and not on what you do after your maternity leave.
2007-02-20 07:55:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anna 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋