Maternity Leave Entitlement

[MotherDuck23]

Sorry if I've not posted in the right place here... feel free to tell me where else I should be if not!

Last week I found out I was pregnant! A little miracle, after being told I don't ovulate and it was unlikely I would ever conceive naturally :)

However, I currently work for my local Council in a full time role. I have just transferred to another full time role on a 12 month contract within the Council. I became pregnant before the new contract started (although didn't know it at the time!) I have not yet told work as I'm only about 5/6 weeks gone and have my appointment with the midwife in 2 weeks time so wanted to wait until then, and I have a better idea of my due date etc. I am wondering whether anyone knows whether I will still be entitled to maternity pay as I have been in continuous employment with the same employer, just on a different contract.

Thanks for all your help!

[Slave2thecat]

You should theoretically be entitled. Does your contract state when your continuous service is from?

[KayTee87]

As long as you have continuous employment you will be entitled.