also, do i have to go back to work and work my notice or can i work it on maternity leave before it ends?! I'm not too sure
2007-05-24 00:58:01 · 22 answers · asked by KT 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
In perusing the previous answers, I see two directions:
Tell them in a reasonable time so they can get you a replacement. This way you can maintain a good relationship with them; or
Don't tell them until the last possible minute so you can get as much as possible out of them.
I vote for the first, because you want to be a person of integrity; and because you may need them to help you get another job at some point.
Call and talk to your supervisor, asking "what if I decide not to come back". I'm sure you can work something out with him/her, and you'll sleep better
Enjoy that baby!
2007-05-24 01:10:49 · answer #1 · answered by Terri J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You only need a letter that states that you are not returning to work but don't be specific if your reasons are related to you not liking your job. You would give this notice at least two weeks as if you were still on the job before the expected date of leave.
As nice it might seem to want to do the employer a favour and inform them in advance so that they can find someone else to fill in, you might want to consider putting yourself first even if this might seem selfish.
After all, if they're paying for your benefits and you tell them the bad news what will happen to your benefits? Plan ahead!!
So wait until the very last few weeks and drop off a letter stating that things came up, etc or that you're psychologically unfit to work. Done with and go your way.
It's different here in Canada and you don't have to advantage of no one. You apply for benefits at ServiceCanada and nothing to do with the employer. In my case, i gave them a month's notice and trained 3 people to take over since they had no experiences and one eventually to my position as management while the others were regular staff.
Those are my opinions and you don't have to take the advice. you have a right not to just like i have a right to say them. Go with your gut!!!!
Congrats with the baby!
2007-05-24 01:22:06 · answer #2 · answered by bEiNg DiScIpLiNeD 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sure that you are not the first person who has a baby and decides she wants to stay home instead of returning to work. The Family Leave Act grants you up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave from your job. However, if your employer is giving you a paid maternity leave, then you have an obligation to notify your HR dept as soon as you decide you want to stay home. It is morally wrong to contiue receiving paid maternity leave when you have no intention of returning to your job.
You do not need to return to work, but I urge you to speak with your employer. You don't want to "burn a bridge" that you may need to cross again.
2007-05-24 01:11:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when my mum had har baby and she did not want to return to work. so gave her notice in her maternity leave. she had to give a week notice so she waited until the last week and sent a letter saying she did not want to work there ne more. so find out how long u have to give and then give that much notice at the end of you maternity leave
2007-05-24 02:45:01 · answer #4 · answered by petes_quirkey_bits 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you normally have to give them 28 days notice, then thats what you do when you are on maternity leave. But wait until the maternity leave is almost up before you do this, or they'll stop paying you.
2007-05-24 01:01:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact ACAS they will give you the current guidelines! I didn't have to work my notice when I left but I had to inform my employer a few weeks before my maternity leave finished.
Hope that helps
2007-05-24 04:45:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked retail so I took my paid maternity leave then came back and worked the holiday season then left. I gave them a notice when I left for maternity leave so they could find a replacement and so I could train them.
2007-05-24 01:11:10 · answer #7 · answered by Ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did this, in my contract I had to give a months notice so I gave my notice 1 month before I was due to go back from maternity. If you're sure you don't want to go back just give the required amount on notice as put in your contract before you're due to go back.
2007-05-24 01:07:16 · answer #8 · answered by Tina B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say you shoudl do it AT LEAST 2 weeks before your maternity leave is scheduled to be over. that way they can start looking for a replacment. some jobs ask for more than a 2 week notice. remember you want to leave on good terms and not leave them hanging.
2007-05-24 01:05:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The same amount of notice as you would give if you were actually working. You are still employed by them as you normally are.
So say you are meant to be going back on 1 July, hand your notice in 1 June (if you have to give a months notice) and so on.
I would suggest you read your contract of employment to ensure you won't have to pay them back anything.
2007-05-24 01:00:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋