commencing maternity leave

jb190281 | 12:05 Fri 26th Nov 2010 | Pregnancy

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should my maternity leave start date be my decision entirely, or can my manager stick his beak in to try to delay it?

I NEED SLEEP!!!!!

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chelle7272

Some advice here:

http://www.direct.gov...ityrights/DG_10039631

redcrx

your decision, but a bit give and take may be wise just in case you want them to be a bit flexible when its time to return :)

jb190281

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I asked for annual leave immediately before maternity leave, and now, because someone else is leaving, I'm being refused the annual leave so am thinking of adjusting the mat leave

tiggerblue10

Was your annual leave agreed/confirmed before the other person said they were leaving? I took 2 weeks A/L before my maternity started which I requested months beforehand. If anyone booked leave or went sick etc., it bore no relevance to my plans.

One thing I wouldn't do is bring your maternity forward otherwise you will lose out on a few weeks at the end of the maternity. You want to enjoy as much time with your baby as possible. I'm dreading going back to work.