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Maternity leave and benefit

  • 17-08-2024 3:21pm
    #1
    Escapees
    Registered Users Posts: 619 ✭✭✭


    Just wondering how early maternity leave can be taken as probably won't be going back to work afterwards? Citizens Information says that you can take a maximum of 16 weeks before the due date, meaning you can go on leave as early as week 24.

    But they also say that you have to apply for it 6 weeks in advance, and include a medical certificate obtained at 24 weeks. So that means the earliest you could go on leave is week 30 (24 + 6 weeks)! ???

    Also, if employer does not offer a top up on the maternity benefit, is it just simpler to resign beforehand if not intending to return again? I've read alright that there might be an entitlement to paid holidays accrued over the maternity leave, but this wouldn't amount to much as job is only part-time and min wage anyway.



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  • #2
    Loveinapril
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,339 ✭✭✭Loveinapril


    You will accrue annual leave and public holidays while on the 6 months statutory leave, so you are better off staying employed so you can get paid for those few weeks before you move onto unpaid leave after maternity leave. There may be some issues around PRSI contributions and eligibility if you go on leave early too. The best option would be to stay in work while you are fit to, then go on maternity leave 2 weeks before your due date. Get the paid maternity benefit, parents leave then use your accrued annual leave and Public Holidays before resigning.



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