Sorting out maternity leave and maternity pay
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Sorting out maternity leave and maternity pay

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It might seem a while away, but once you’re ready to share your pregnancy news it’s a good idea to begin maternity leave and maternity pay preparations. Here’s a maternity leave checklist to help.

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Consider telling the boss once you’re ready, you need to let them know by week 25 at the latest.
819 819
Find out who to tell at work. In some companies there are HR reps who can help.
625 625
Ask about a risk assessment in your workplace.
725 725
Ask the midwife or GP about when to get a Mat B1. The timing and process varies with different hospitals or GPs.
1,060 1.06K
Ask the midwife how the Mat B1 works and who to show it to.
893 893
Consider how long to take off before baby arrives – leave can be taken up to 11 weeks before.
941 941
Consider how long to take off after baby arrives – the minimum is usually two weeks, but it’s four weeks for factory workers.
795 795
Consider how much maternity leave is affordable based on maternity pay available.
1,006 1K
Consider how much childcare will cost versus salary.
853 853
Consider when the best end date for work is.
951 951
Consider when the best return date to work is.
914 914
Speak to colleagues who have been on maternity leave before for advice.
593 593
Ask about any return to work bonuses that may be offered.
573 573
Consider paternity leave and shared leave.
627 627
Check eligibility for shared leave. If it’s limited, how about dad settles baby in to nursery for two weeks so mum can ease back into work smoothly?
530 530
Ask family for help. Perhaps Grandparents or Aunts and Uncles can help with childcare or pickups, when returning to work.
598 598
Ask about Keeping In Touch days, or ‘KIT’ days.
881 881

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