What maternity leave am I entitled to? With so many new things to get your head around, it’s easy to get confused when you are trying to plan your maternity leave. In this post let’s look at what your maternity leave entitlement is. Let’s have a quick recap What is maternity leave? Maternity leave isContinue reading “What maternity leave am I entitled to?”
Category Archives: Maternity Leave
What happens to my Annual Leave when I am on Maternity Leave?
Maternity leave and annual leave, what happens when I am not at work? Understanding what happens to your annual leave is another important part of the maternity leave budgeting jigsaw puzzle. Even though you can’t be paid holidays until maternity leave is over, they are important to include in your budget. Let’s have a quickContinue reading “What happens to my Annual Leave when I am on Maternity Leave?”
What size clothes should I buy for my baby?
What size baby clothes to buy… Baby clothes come in so many different sizes it can be confusing to know what to buy. Sizes start from Tiny Baby for smaller babies and then up to the bigger sizes. But what size baby clothes will you need to buy for your baby? The retailer provided ‘babyContinue reading “What size clothes should I buy for my baby?”
How to safely buy secondhand clothes for baby.
Secondhand baby clothes and equipment – are they safe? When our eldest was born, I laughed when people suggested I buy secondhand anything for my precious firstborn. Fast forward a few years and it’s nearly a full-time job buying and selling off our unwanted clothes and equipment! The secondhand market for baby items is a minefield. OnceContinue reading “How to safely buy secondhand clothes for baby.”
How much money do I need to save for Maternity Leave?
Does the thought of having to save money for maternity leave make you feel physically sick? Don’t worry, you are not alone. The thought of having to save money for anything can be very daunting (and sound extremely boring). Here’s the thing – maternity leave is not forever. It’s one of the most important timesContinue reading “How much money do I need to save for Maternity Leave?”
Can I take my new baby to work?
Can I take my new baby to work? Sounds like a simple enough question. With our complex maternity leave laws (and some sneaky bosses) it’s important to understand where you stand with this. January 8th is Show & Tell at Work Day. And what better thing to take to work to show and tell thanContinue reading “Can I take my new baby to work?”
What to do when you find out you are pregnant in the UK
If you are pregnant in the UK, it can be a minefield trying to get your head around all of the things you need to do once you confirm your pregnancy. Firstly, congratulations and welcome to the club. Here are my ten things to do once you find out you are pregnant in the UK.Continue reading “What to do when you find out you are pregnant in the UK”
What happens to my bank holidays while I am on maternity leave?
Understanding what happens to your bank holidays while you are on maternity leave is another important part of the money jigsaw puzzle. Even though you can’t receive any payment for them until maternity leave is officially over, they are still important to include in your maternity leave budget. Let’s have a quick recap on maternityContinue reading “What happens to my bank holidays while I am on maternity leave?”
Should I Take Some Keeping in Touch Days?
Keeping in touch days are another important part of maternity leave. These ten days have so much to offer. There are financial benefits as well as benefits to easing yourself back into work. What are keeping in touch days? Keeping in touch days are commonly called KIT days. These days are the chance to comeContinue reading “Should I Take Some Keeping in Touch Days?”
I love maternity leave. Can I extend how much time I have off?
So, you are loving your maternity leave and would like to extend it? This post is all about the ins and outs of extending your maternity leave so that you can get the time off that you want. As always, let’s have a quick recap on what maternity leave actually is. Let’s have a quickContinue reading “I love maternity leave. Can I extend how much time I have off?”