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?”
Is Maternity Pay Taxable?
Is maternity pay taxable? What! As if maternity pay isn’t bad enough, you need to think about the tax implications too! As part of your maternity leave budget plan, it’s important to get clear on your income. Therefore, one of the checks that you should do is to see if any deductions will be madeContinue reading “Is Maternity Pay Taxable?”
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”
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?”
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 Unpaid Maternity Leave
Why am I getting unpaid maternity leave? SO you’ve read the HR policies and found out that you only qualify for unpaid maternity leave… You’ll be thinking how difficult it can be to plan a maternity leave with very little money and still have the experience of that time off with your baby. Here areContinue reading “How to Survive Unpaid Maternity Leave”
How to survive Maternity Leave when you are used to a high salary
How to Survive Maternity Leave Financially How to Survive Maternity Leave financially. One of the biggest challenges, when you are used to a high salary, is that Maternity Pay doesn’t even come close to what you are used to earning. Even if your employer pays you more than Statutory Maternity Pay, it’s still not goingContinue reading “How to survive Maternity Leave when you are used to a high salary”