Can you quit after taking maternity leave?

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MissyMecano

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Hi, I'm coming close to the end of my maternity leave and am considering not going back to work. I fully intended going back to work and thought this would be no problem as while pregnant family had offered to babysit while myself and my partner were at work. This has since fallen through and have worked out that after child minding fees I would be left with less then I have now on maternity leave. What I was wondering is there a standard amount of time that you must return to work for after being in maternity leave? any information would be much appreciated.
 
Take a look at your contract. If there's no claw-back clause then you should have no problem.
 
hi i think it depends on whether you were paid while on maternity leave or not ? ( not just the gov one but also from your company ? ) if this is the case there may be a clause in your contract that says you must return for a certain amount of time. However if you only received the gov payment you may be fine. However - I do not know how this would work if you are public sector. As far as I know public sector receive the full pay while on maternity leave while ( i am a private sector worker myself )private sector not entitled to it
 
I first went on maternity leave Sept 2006 had baby in november then on the day I was due back where was i ?? in hospital as I really sick expecting second baby. Went on sick leave then immediatly into maternity leave then took all the holidays due to me (tons by the way don't forget to add on the bank holidays) then I took parental leave for both kids and then I gave in my notice. Basically I left in sept 2006 but stayed on the books and got bonuses etc until March 2009. So i think the naswer to your question is Yes but get all you can first !!!
 
minkydog said:
I first went on maternity leave Sept 2006 had baby in november then on the day I was due back where was i ?? in hospital as I really sick expecting second baby. Went on sick leave then immediatly into maternity leave then took all the holidays due to me (tons by the way don't forget to add on the bank holidays) then I took parental leave for both kids and then I gave in my notice. Basically I left in sept 2006 but stayed on the books and got bonuses etc until March 2009. So i think the naswer to your question is Yes but get all you can first !!!
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While what you did is legal many people would question if it is moral as it could be seen as an abuse of the generosity of your employer. It may also result in a change in policy from your employer, i.e. that they no longer top-up maternity pay.
 
minkydog said:
I first went on maternity leave Sept 2006 had baby in november then on the day I was due back where was i ?? in hospital as I really sick expecting second baby. Went on sick leave then immediatly into maternity leave then took all the holidays due to me (tons by the way don't forget to add on the bank holidays) then I took parental leave for both kids and then I gave in my notice. Basically I left in sept 2006 but stayed on the books and got bonuses etc until March 2009. So i think the naswer to your question is Yes but get all you can first !!!
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What an attitude, no wonder we're in the state we're in.
 
minkydog said:
I first went on maternity leave Sept 2006 had baby in november then on the day I was due back where was i ?? in hospital as I really sick expecting second baby. Went on sick leave then immediatly into maternity leave then took all the holidays due to me (tons by the way don't forget to add on the bank holidays) then I took parental leave for both kids and then I gave in my notice. Basically I left in sept 2006 but stayed on the books and got bonuses etc until March 2009. So i think the naswer to your question is Yes but get all you can first !!!
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I am hoping you are just being facetious here! Otherwise......... well you should be very proud!
 
Purple said:
While what you did is legal many people would question if it is moral as it could be seen as an abuse of the generosity of your employer. It may also result in a change in policy from your employer, i.e. that they no longer top-up maternity pay.
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She doesn't say that they did top up maternity pay, it is unlikely. I have never heard of a firm that pays maternity that does not require a payback for non-return, and certainly not for 2nd maternity leave without returning to work.
I'm willing to bet there was no top up.
 
Magpie said:
She doesn't say that they did top up maternity pay, it is unlikely. I have never heard of a firm that pays maternity that does not require a payback for non-return, and certainly not for 2nd maternity leave without returning to work.
I'm willing to bet there was no top up.
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From another post - Minkydog would appear to be a teacher!
 
Magpie said:
She doesn't say that they did top up maternity pay, it is unlikely. I have never heard of a firm that pays maternity that does not require a payback for non-return, and certainly not for 2nd maternity leave without returning to work.
I'm willing to bet there was no top up.
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We are a small private company and we always pay top-up’s. We also offer full pay for any hospital visits/sickness associated with maternity.
 
ney001 said:
From another post - Minkydog would appear to be a teacher!
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No wonder the country has gone upside down - the attitude of Minkydog and then to find out that she is a teacher. Great grammar and excellent phrasing. Just as well she was at home, paid for three years and wasn't teaching MY children. :rolleyes:
 
Purple said:
We are a small private company and we always pay top-up’s. We also offer full pay for any hospital visits/sickness associated with maternity.
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Do you not have an return to work clause for top-ups though? Would you pay out for a second maternity leave if the employee had not returned to work?

PS, Any jobs going? ;)
 
Magpie said:
Do you not have an return to work clause for top-ups though? Would you pay out for a second maternity leave if the employee had not returned to work?
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No, we don’t have a claw-back clause and yes, we would pay for a second maternity leave.

Magpie said:
PS, Any jobs going? ;)
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We can’t get skilled people but it’s specialised work.
 
minkydog said:
I first went on maternity leave Sept 2006 had baby in november then on the day I was due back where was i ?? in hospital as I really sick expecting second baby. Went on sick leave then immediatly into maternity leave then took all the holidays due to me (tons by the way don't forget to add on the bank holidays) then I took parental leave for both kids and then I gave in my notice. Basically I left in sept 2006 but stayed on the books and got bonuses etc until March 2009. So i think the naswer to your question is Yes but get all you can first !!!
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It's people like you who cause small private companies not to pay maternity leave to their staff.
 
Why slate MinkyDog, the company set-up the system for it to be used this way......if the company owners don't use some foresight then it's their tough. BTW, I saw this 'mode of operation' by female employees in a large Irish co. that boasted about how it made 'X million profit per day' not so long ago. Why wouldn't a person take slice of whats available, particularly when their salaries no way reflect the companies profit.

Finally, no need to apply to our company, we don't offer salary while on maternity leave as we don't have the profits to do so.
 
not a teacher was years ago !!! company did not pay me a penny for maternity (which I do not complain about) They treated me very badly before this not paying for overtime etc . demanding extra work for no extra pay .. love they way you all assume things :D
 
Claire1956 said:
Why slate MinkyDog, the company set-up the system for it to be used this way......if the company owners don't use some foresight then it's their tough. BTW, I saw this 'mode of operation' by female employees in a large Irish co. that boasted about how it made 'X million profit per day' not so long ago. Why wouldn't a person take slice of whats available, particularly when their salaries no way reflect the companies profit.
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Simply being employed by a company does not mean that you are contributing to the generation of their profits. The reason for not abusing lose terms and conditions is that it creates a “them and us” atmosphere in an organisation. Flexibility and understanding from all employees of a company (people in management positions are employees as well) makes for a better business that’s a nicer place to work.

Claire1956 said:
Finally, no need to apply to our company, we don't offer salary while on maternity leave as we don't have the profits to do so.
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I’m not surprised with attitudes like that.
 
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