i am pregnant letter for work?

Question

How much/what detail do you need to put in the letter you give at work letting them know you are pregnant etc?

Answer 1

i know lots of people have been saying you dont need to write one but its company policy at some places to ensure they have documentation in case of incomplete risk assesments etc, i had to write one for my organisation, i stated i was formally notifying my employer of my pregnancy, i told them how far along i was and when my edd is, i also told them i will provide my MAT B1 cert when i receive it.
i dont think it needs to be particularly in depth at this stage, its usually just for records.

Answer 2

I didnt need to write a letter. I just told my boss and it went from there. I know with most employers you have to be there a year to get full maternity pay for the first 3 months or so when you leave. If you are off sick in pregnancy there is nothing your employers can do about it. Speak to your doctor for more information. Im 17 weeks and am leaving work about 6 weeks before my due date purely because I dont want to work right on top of christmas. Im hoping to leave the 2nd week of Dec. Good luck.

Answer 3

Before you write the letter, check the laws in your area regarding maternity leave, disability leave, or other legal "time off" regarding pregnancy.

If you are required to write a letter, remember that it a statement of fact and not a letter asking permission.

State your name, possition, employee number, Etc.
A short note stating that you are expecting and your due date. Also include the date that you expect to go on leave as well as your expected date of return to work.

Answer 4

In the UK just telling your boss your pregnant is fine. Then you give him/her your Maternity Certificate from the midwife, which you should get from your midwife at 18 weeks. This is so that your maternity pay can be calculated.

The certificate is called MATB1.

If you've been working for your employer for less than 26 weeks you won't qualify for Statutory Materinty Pay but you may be entitled to Maternity Allowance.

Check out this link-its got all sorts of good info for pregnant women!

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/index.htm

Answer 5

You don't need to if you are on good terms with your employer, but if you'd like to still give a letter you could write,

Your full name
Todays date

Dear whom it may concern,

This letter is to inform you I am expecting a child and will continue to work until X date, unless otherwise needed.

Signed,
Your name
Your doctor.

:D

Answer 6

Tell them your due date and when you plan to start your maternity leave and whether you plan to return to work (this affects your maternity pay). You also need to give them a copy of the MAT B1 form from your doc/midwife.
You can change your maternity start date so long as you give them a months notice.
You should also start to discuss with your manager when you plan to return to work although again you can change this after the baby comes so long as you give them a months notice when you return.

Answer 7

When you are due. When you want to start your Maternity leave and End it. When will you be returning to work. Plus a letter from your Doctor stating that you are pregnant.

Answer 8

i just told my boss they need to know for health and safety reasons the midwife gives you a mat b1 form at 28 wks this gets the ball rolling with maternity leave etc

Answer 9

I just told my boss and followed that up with my MAT B1 at 20 weeks and details of my mat leave etc as soon as I decided.

Answer 10

No need to give a letter. Just tell your supervisor and see HR if you have any questions regarding maternity leave available to you.