Maternity Leave - Rights

[Poshers]

Any advice please?

I am currently on Mat Leave. I was under the impression I should be treated exactly as an employee as before, ie hols, benefits etc ... Is this correct?

Also, I know it sounds a bit naff but should I also be invited to socials, parties etc ... & also get the same benefits as before for example we get birthday/Xmas vouchers etc ....

[flowery]

You continue to accrue holiday and are entitled to contractual benefits as before.

There's no wrong or right about being invited to social events, but if you want to, ask.

[Polkadotpatty]

In an ideal world, the being included in socials etc would have been agreed as part of a "keeping in touch plan" before you started your mat leave. However, starting from where you are, perhaps you could have a friendly chat with your manager, and ask for your email address to be added to any group emails about company news or activities? It's likely to be seen as a positive thing that you want to keep up to speed on what's happening for the company, and would be a way to also include yourself in any formal social plans.