Maternity leave entitlement.?

Question

Can anybody tell me how much time off you get for maternity leave, and also what percentage of my wages i would get. Thanks

Answer 1

If you're in the US, there is no law. Maternity leave is a benefit that may or may not be offered by your employer. To find out about your company's individual maternity benefit you'll have to talk to someone in HR.

In the US, you may qualify for the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) if your company had more than 50 employees in a 75 mile radius. FMLA allows you to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave and when you return to work they must give you your job or a similar job with the same pay. There are some exceptions to FMLA (like if you're in the top 10% of wage earners at your company) so you'll need to investigate the law further to find out all your rights.

Answer 2

Well in the UK it all depends on how long you have been working at your current job but normally it's 39 weeks off (new legislation, if your baby is due after April 1st), 6 weeks at normal pay and 33 weeks at standard maternity pay (£108 a week).
Some companies honour contracted maternity pay which is 26 weeks at normal pay (some places it's 18 weeks) and 13 weeks at standard maternity pay. Also if you have already been working in your position for 12 months when you're in your 15th week of pregnancy then you are entitled to a further 12 weeks without pay.

It all depends on the place you work for.

I hope this helps.

Answer 3

you are entitled to ordinary and additional maternity leave regardless of how long you have been with your employer, if your baby is due after 1st April 07. Which is 26 weeks of each, adding up yo a year. You may be entitled to maternity pay for up to 39 of those 52 weeks, depending on your circumstances. I believe it begins at 90% of your wages then drops to £108 per week. If you look maternity leave up on the Internet you will find all of the information you need.

Answer 4

It depends on what state you are in. All states allow you 12 weeks off for FMLA; which guarantees your position when you get back. Some companies do not give short term disability pay. Others give one week for each year you've been employed. Check with your company's HR. The state will usually give you some pay depending on what state you are in. New Jersey will give you $450 a week or 60% of your pay which ever is lowest. Keep in mind that the government is really slow on sending out their checks. Apply early and hope for the best. Don't be surprised if your first check doesn't come in until you come back from maternity leave. Ugghhh!

Answer 5

UK - If your baby is due after the 1st April then the new leave rules apply:
39 weeks paid leave:
6 weeks at 90% of your average earnings
33 weeks at SMP of £112.75 (new rate from April)

You are then entitled to a further 13 weeks un-paid leave -optional.

If the baby is due before April - 26 weeks leave apply, 6 at 90%, 20 at SMP £108.85.

Answer 6

If your baby is due after 1st April 2007 & you are above the lower earnings limit of £74 (I believe a week) you get 90% of salary for 6 weeks & £108.00 per week for 30 weeks. you can take additional weeks up to a year unpaid.
hope this helps good luck

Answer 7

They should have to give you 6 weeks, but they do not have to pay you. If you have a short term disability policy you can use that and get a percentage of your pay.

Answer 8

Best to speak to your personnel department at work or Citizens Advice bureau for up to date entitlements.

Answer 9

you get 6 weeks. It depends on your employer. Some employers will still pay you your regular salary. If not then you have to file for disability and they decide on how much you get