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Returning to work after maternity leave
By ThinkBaby on 12/04/2010 17:11:29
From staying in touch with work to negotiating flexible hours when you return, Joanna Robson, founder of Babylaw Solicitors and an expert in maternity-related employment law, makes sense of your maternity rights
in the workplace.Read Joanna Robson's advice on maternity leave and your rights at work during pregnancy plus find out more about pregnancy, work and childcare in ThinkBaby's dedicated section.Visit Babylaw Solicitors.
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Your maternity rights - essential guide
By on 12/06/2010 17:53:11
Joanna Robson, founder of Babylaw Solicitors, guides you through your legal rights during pregnancy and maternity leave
and annual leaveReturning to workFind out more about negotiating flexible hours and staying in touch with workUnhappy about how you've been treated?How to go about lodging a complaintPlus more information about work, pregnancy and childcare
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Babysitters / home childcarers - childcare options
By Maria Muennich on 23/08/2010 10:33:27
Part-time home childcare or a regular babysitter can be an option for those not requiring a full nanny service
, which can be great if you work flexible or varying hours yourself, and/or work from home or require only occasional helpSome babysitters will have previously worked as childcare professionals or have a grown-up family of their own and so may be very
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Mums win claim against BSkyB for maternity pay discrimination
By Kimberley Smith on 17/12/2010 13:06:57
Two mums of young children have won their case for wrongful dismissal after being asked if they were planning more children
with the outcome of this case as we take responsibility to our employees very seriously,” said a spokeswoman for BSkyB. "We have a diverse workforce including thousands of valued women, many of whom are mothers working either full-time or on a flexible basis
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Nurseries - childcare options
By Maria Muennich on 15/08/2010 06:26:40
What nurseries, crèches and daycare offer, the pros, cons, the costs are and what to look for when you visit
, and they don't offer much or any flexibility for those who work irregular office hours or shifts. If you require less time than the hours offered you'll usually still have to pay for the whole time (unless a half-time place works for you and is available
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Could I manage without childcare?
By Maria Muennich on 23/08/2010 10:38:03
If you work part-time from home you may wonder whether you could get by without regular childcare, and there are mums that do just that
part-time, flexible work from home: combining full-time parenting with part-time work, getting by without childcare. Managing without childcare has some obvious advantages: you enjoy seeing your baby all day, but still get to work and earn money
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Chidcare options: An overview
By Maria Muennich on 23/04/2009 04:49:00
When it comes to returning to work, sorting out the right childcare for your child and circumstances it top of the agenda
will depend on many different factors, such as how much you are working, how much flexibility you and your partner have with your working hours and days and what support you may have from your family. If you are looking for full-time childcare then it's less
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Childcare - planning head
By Maria Muennich on 20/08/2010 22:54:27
What are the pros and cons of the various childcare options once you have had your child?
Childcare if you choose to return to workWhen preparing to go back to work, most mums will need to arrange some form of childcare for their baby/ children, whether they are working full or part-time. There are plenty of options out
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Childminder - childcare options
By ThinkBaby on 23/08/2010 21:32:47
The pros and cons of using a childminder, what you can expect and where to find the right childminder for your child
What is a childminder?A childminder works from her or his own home and looks after just a few children at one time. Unlike childcarers who come to your own home to care for your children, by law all childminders must be registered with Ofsted
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Childcare - choosing what's right for you
By Monica Stylli on 20/08/2010 10:54:38
Finding the right childcare for your family can be difficult but here are some tips to help you decide
children learn and develop at their own pace?•How do the staff deal with misbehaviour and homesickness? There should be a written policy in place so ask to see it•Talk to staff about their flexibility. Can they provide childcare that fits in with your work
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