I am currently on 2 days a week unpaid leave, which is due to end this summer. At this point I will return to full time work. I am due in the autumn and wonder will this 6mth period of 2days a week unpaid leave affect the top up from my employer. While I work in private sector my employer provides same rights as public sector in relation to maternity leave. I am with my employer 12yrs so have full contributions for state benefit.