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Maternity leave - your rights
By ThinkBaby on 17/05/2010 16:36:54
Joanna Robson, founder of Babylaw Solicitors and an expert in maternity-related employment law, answers your questions about maternity leave
Am I entitled to maternity leave? Most women have a right to take up to 52 weeks’ maternity leave regardless of how long you've worked for your employer. Am I entitled to maternity pay?Provided you have worked for your employer continuously for 26
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10 months paternity leave for dads?
By Kimberley Smith on 17/01/2011 14:32:41
Coalition set to announce plans extending paternity leave to help mums and dads divide childcare responsibilities more equally and give dads a better chance to bond
up to 52 weeks maternity leave (though not all of this is paid).Both mums and dads can currently take up to 13 weeks unpaid leave for each child under the age of 5 (called Parental Leave). From April this year, new parents will have more flexibility
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Maternity leave and going back to work
By ThinkBaby on 24/08/2010 01:05:30
Going back to work as a mum, maternity leave, maternity rights and benefits and what you need to know when you return to your job
Working while pregnant, maternity leave and working as a mum You’re looking forward to your new life with your baby, but unfortunately, most of us also have to earn money – so what are you going to do about your job? Here’s what you need
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Holly Willoughby's maternity leave is up
By Kyrsty Hazell on 01/09/2011 11:10:48
Celeb new mum was spotted making her way back into the Celebrity Juice studios after her maternity leave, after tweeting, "First day back at work - can't wait!"
New mum Holly Willoughby has stepped back into the limelight after her maternity leave after being spotted making her way to work.The gorgeous TV presenter got busy on Twitter again after a short hiatus excitedly tweeting, "First day back at work
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Amanda Holden leaves Shrek for the health of her pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 03/10/2011 11:14:01
Celebrity friends watch Britain’s Got Talent star end her stint on Shrek: The Musical early to go on maternity leave
Pregnant Amanda Holden has celebrated the end of her season on Shrek: The Musical, which she cut short to ensure the health of her unborn baby. The actress and Britain’s Got Talent star has been extra cautious during her pregnancy, after tragically suffering a stillbirth late las...
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Corrie’s Kym Marsh on early maternity leave due to flu
By Kimberley Smith on 07/01/2011 16:18:06
Extra cautious after previous miscarriage tragedy, Coronation Street actress takes early maternity leave after contracting the flu
Fearing for Kym Marsh’s pregnancy, Coronation Street bosses have sent the actress home on early maternity leave as she battles with a bout of the flu.In early 2009 Kym lost her very premature baby Archie, so she’s being extra careful
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Maternity leave: returning to work
By Monica Stylli on 13/08/2007 00:01:10
Know what you’re entitled to and what to do if you experience any problems with your employer.
During pregnancy it’s important to know what you’re entitled to in terms of maternity leave and pay – check out our guide to your statutory maternity employment benefits if you are unsure of your rights.So what happens when you return to work? You
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Know-how: Leaving Hospital
By Sarah Lawson on 16/11/2009 03:24:04
What do you need to make that amazing first journey home with your new baby?
have a caesarian etc and that will determine how long they want you to remain there after the birth).Additionally, before you leave the hospital the midwife team or ward nurse will want to make sure you have all the necessary information and relevant
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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
My employer wants me to come back in for a few days before I return properly. Do I have to?You are entitled to attend work for a maximum of 10 days during your 52 week maternity leave in order to 'keep in touch' with your workplace and any of its
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Proposal to increase maternity leave and pay passed by EU
By Matt Fricker on 21/10/2010 12:44:29
Maternity leave could be increased to up to 20 weeks at full pay
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have voted in favour of a Europe-wide increase in maternity leave at full pay, reports the Yorkshire Post.The vote has sparked warnings from business groups, who’ve argued that the increase could potentially
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