Hi all
I’ve never posted before, so apologies in advance if what I am asking is cheeky and/or this post is too long winded!
I’m a 4 years PQE solicitor in a small niche law firm. Although we are small, because we are so specialised, we compete with the “big” commercial law firms and, save for maternity (which is basic statutory), we get all the benefits that we’d get if working in a bigger firm.
My O/H and I are wanting to start a family (in fact, I am a little obsessed), but one of my biggest worries is my firm’s maternity policy. I’m the main breadwinner and, although I know we could manage (I’ve done the sums over and over), I would be nice to have more wiggle room.
Last night my boss was asking my advice as to what the firm should be offering employees in the way of “perks” (he is patently aware that other firms are “sniffing round”). So, I finally plucked up the courage and told him the only thing that would make me leave is our maternity policy, as I could go to another firm and, after 2 years, get an enhanced package. He was very good and said we could have a proper chat at my appraisal (which is in 2 weeks).
I tend to be very differential with my bosses when it comes to money (I hate talking about it and just say yes to whatever they offer). I don’t want to be unreasonable; I appreciate that we are a business and that me having time off for a child and being paid more than I’m entitled to by law may seem unfair. However, (and I’m typing this more for my own benefit as I’m trying to “rev” myself up), I earn the firm a lot of money and I am (according to my boss) an asset that he wants to keep.
So, the above is a very long winded way of me asking what enhanced maternity pay does your employer offer?
Thanks
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Confusedsolicitor123 · 23/03/2017 09:17
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