Additional maternity leave

CeciG 33

Hi
I am currently on maternity leave and was thinking of taking additional leave. I know I am entitled to 16 weeks, however I wish only to take maybe 6-7 weeks as we could not afford for me to me off any longer.
Is it possible for me to take less than the 16 weeks.
Thanks

pwurple

CeciG 33 wrote: »

Hi
I am currently on maternity leave and was thinking of taking additional leave. I know I am entitled to 16 weeks, however I wish only to take maybe 6-7 weeks as we could not afford for me to me off any longer.
Is it possible for me to take less than the 16 weeks.
Thanks

Yes, you can take any portion of it. I took 4 days.

haveringchick

Just be sure and let your employer know in good time. And remember that you are still accruing annual leave in this unpaid period.

Moonbeam

I took 6 weeks of it and then went back to school part time for a few weeks using up my holidays and bank holidays.

CeciG 33

Thanks for all your help. Can work refuse to give me the time I want and make me take the full 16 weeks.

haveringchick

No your employer is obliged to facilitate you in this, so don't worry about that. Its just courtesy to let him know as quickly as possible when you intend to return. The best way to do this is in writing. Its also an opportunity for you to request holidays, if you intend to take holidays immediately after your unpaid maternity leave ends.
Remember, your employer doesn't have to facilitate you about the holidays but most do. If your employer refuses to allow the holidays ask him when you might be able to take them.

CeciG 33

Thanks haveringchick

Sligo1

Your employer is obligated to facilitate unpaid maternity leave and it is at your discretion how much you would like to take. Your employer is also obliged to facilitate Parental leave, however, with parental leave it is at your employers discretion when and how the parental leave is taken.

CeciG 33

Thanks sligo1

CeciG 33

Thanks sligo1