Maternity leave

Is it legal for a bonus to penalise pregnancy-related sickness?

You would need to check and see if there is anything in your contract to see if the return... read more

The working mums guide to maternity pay

Maternity pay: the workingmums guide

Information updated and correct as of July 2018. What is statutory maternity pay? Women... read more

Can my company change my enhanced maternity leave?

An employee's terms of employment are bound to change in a number of ways during the... read more

Travel element of job significantly increased on return from maternity leave

Returning to work after additional maternity leave, the employee is entitled to return to... read more

Do I have to attend interviews just after giving birth?

Generally speaking, after maternity leave, you have the right to return to the same job... read more

Role change accepted, then amended while I was on maternity leave

Firstly, your manager is the CEO and therefore would be expected to have the authority to... read more

Can an employer maternity scheme be changed once I announce my pregnancy?

To what extent your employer can unilaterally change the maternity policy will depend on... read more

Told no role to return to after maternity leave

I understand that at the point at which you left work on maternity leave, you were... read more

Does my maternity pay go up if my post reverts to full time during maternity leave?

I understand that you are a teacher working three days per week on a temporary basis.... read more

Do I have to use holiday to cover closures during my maternity leave?

You are unable to take holiday during your maternity leave so you should not be required... read more