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Self-employed rights to return to work after maternity leave: ask the expert

I am a self-employed “meeting leader” for weight watchers (“the Company”) and run nine meetings each week.   I am pregnant and require advice as to whether I may return to my nine weekly meetings after having my baby.

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Accruing bank holidays on maternity leave: ask the expert<br />

Accruing bank holidays on maternity leave: ask the expert

I went on maternity leave in November, but was not told of my right to accrue bank holidays at the time. I have since been informed by a friend and had this confirmed by HR, but apparently have lost the three bank holidays from December. Should I appeal this as I was not told at the time?

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Maternity rights and self-employment

Maternity rights and self-employment

Maternity rights around self-employment is a complex area and growing more complex by the day as more and more women set up their own businesses, often on the side of other jobs.

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Maternity pay: the workingmums guide

Maternity pay: the workingmums guide

Maternity pay is a minefield and many women continue to be confused. Here, our Workingmums guide leads you through the baffling red tape and outlines your rights and the allowances for part-time, agency and fixed-term contract workers.See our Workingmums guide complete with case studies, outlining your rights and the allowances made for part-time, agency and fixed-term contract workers.

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