maternity leave

[oldgrape]

do i have to pay back my maternity money to my employer if i do not return to work

[WoWo]

No

[blond_law]

i think it depends on the company - u do where i work

[silly moo]

I think that so much of it is yours regardless, after a certain time you will need to return to work long enough to work out your notice. May be able to use annual leave for part of this notice period.
Different companies may have more relaxed rules than the basic legal requirements.
Maybe worth checking with CAB or your companies HR dept.

[paddy_36]

http://www.worksmart.org.uk/rights/viewquestion.php?eny=497

Sounds as if it depends on your contract.