| Timescale: |
Action: |
| Prior to the 15th week before the expected week of
childbirth |
Tell us
you are pregnant. |
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You should tell us that you are pregnant by completing
the Maternity Leave/Pay application form.You can tell us as soon as you want to but it must be before the 15th
week before your expected week of childbirth. Failure to do so may
affect your entitlements. This is also to protect you from unfair
treatment on grounds of pregnancy and from any health and safety
risks to you or your baby.If you wish to change the date on which you wish to start your maternity
leave you must give us 28 days notice.You should also inform your line manager and request a Health and Safety
Risk Assessment.
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| At least 28 days before you wish to start your leave |
Let the Human Resources department have your MAT B1
form.You should ask your doctor/midwife for a signed MAT B1
Form. This must be received by the Human Resources department at
least 28 days before your wish to start your leave. We cannot accept
this form if your doctor or midwife signs it more than 20 weeks
before your baby is due. |
| Within 4 weeks of receiving you maternity leave
application form |
We will write to you to confirm your leave and pay
entitlements. |
| At least 8 weeks before if you wish to return to work
early |
Complete the return to work early form. |
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You will be entitled to 52 weeks leave. We will assume
that you will return to work at the end of your maximum maternity
leave entitlement. If you wish to return before the end of your
maximum maternity leave entitlement you must complete the Return to
Work Early form giving us at least 8 weeks notice.
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