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?”
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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?”
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?”
Can you start Maternity Leave after your due date?
Can maternity leave start after my due date? Your maternity leave start date is one of the most important dates on your maternity leave calendar. Picking a maternity leave start date that is too early can leave you short on time and money. This is especially important if the baby is late. On the otherContinue reading “Can you start Maternity Leave after your due date?”
Maternity Leave & Maternity Pay – are they the same thing?
Are you confused by Maternity Leave and Maternity Pay? You know sort of what it means but you aren’t 100% sure. Here’s my essential guide to the differences between the two. What is Maternity Leave? Maternity Leave in the UK is a legally protected period away from work and is equal across the UK, soContinue reading “Maternity Leave & Maternity Pay – are they the same thing?”
How to Survive the Summer with a Baby
A you expecting a baby in the Summer? You will probably be wondering what you need to do differently from babies who are born in the Winter. Here’s my top tips for surviving the Summer with your baby in the UK. A Summer Baby needs to be warm too! As a first time Mum, IContinue reading “How to Survive the Summer with a Baby”