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have i been abit stupid?!

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JeSSicA19922 · 28/04/2016 10:48

im due to stop child minding end of may and begin nanny job in june I know this isn't a forum for nannies but would love if one of you kind people could help with a quick question..

I have signed and returned my contract which was all fine and partner checked it too but its just dawned on me this morn that there was nothing in it regarding maternity.. should there be or am I being abit dim?! I am in no way planning a baby imminently but would like to think it will hopefully happen if we are lucky enough in the next year/18m .. was wondering if there should be a clause in there about maternity pay, leave etc. or if when it came to it we would just discuss as I am employed by them so all would have to be above board or inline with statutory gov rights etc.. thanks in advance! x

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blublutoo · 28/04/2016 12:23

I agree that you don't need to mention it yet either. It could be ages away yet.
I also don't think she was being rude either, she was stating facts. I look after 2 toddlers and would actually find it rather difficult bringing a baby into the mix, and I don't mean in terms of handling them, but she's right, transporting them would be a problem! Triple buggy? !

HSMMaCM · 28/04/2016 12:13

Think, not honk Grin

HSMMaCM · 28/04/2016 12:12

I don't honk Karoleann was being rude, I think she was just pointing out some practicalities.

HSMMaCM · 28/04/2016 12:11

I wouldn't bother to mention it. It's statutory, so it will be in line with regulations at the time. If you mention it when you're not planning to get pregnant, they will just worry you'll be going off soon.

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JeSSicA19922 · 28/04/2016 12:08

So even though there is nothing in contract in relation to mat pay or leave I can just wait until it happens?

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nannynick · 28/04/2016 11:56

You don't need to bring it up as it is a statutory entitlement, all employers have to provide it, subject to employee eligibility.

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JeSSicA19922 · 28/04/2016 11:46

thanks :) okay I will bring it up but I haven't even started yet I really don't want them to be put off .. contracts hsve been signed so I guess they couldn't really do much :s

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nannynick · 28/04/2016 11:43

This IS a forum for nannies, so you are in the right place.

Some contracts will contain a Maternity Pay section. It will generally just say that if you are entitled to Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) then you will be paid SMP.

I agree that this does not need discussing as it is a Statutory Payment and thus if the situation does occur then the legislation at that time would apply.

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JeSSicA19922 · 28/04/2016 11:24

I don't use the car for new job everything is within walking distance I find you very rude. I started the thread if you want to be rude go comment on someone elses.

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Karoleann · 28/04/2016 11:21

It would all just be in line with statutory so yes, you'd get 6 weeks at 90% and then statutory after that.
You of course have the right to return to your job afterwards, but obviously not with your child and yes its unlikely they would take you back with your own child (you'd have problems getting them all in a car anyway).

I don't think it needs discussing.

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JeSSicA19922 · 28/04/2016 11:16

Hi yes all above board with tax NI pay slips holiday etc.
They seem lovely but I really don't want to bring it up because i'm worried they will think i'm 'planning to get pregnant ' but I genuinely aren't! It just dawned on me like I said but I cant imagine if I was there when got pregnant that they would want to keep me down to nannies not massively popular in my area therefore wouldn't find someone temp I highly doubt and cant imagine they would want me to take my child with me when I went back as they have twins and a 3 yr old. .. argh I don't know what to do :( is it a big deal ? would they pay me same as statutory after the first 6 weeks of 90%? If so is it a problem?

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bluecarpet · 28/04/2016 11:07

likely you'd be entitled to statutory only - it was in the contracts I used when I employed a nanny. Worth mentioning it - their response will tell you volumes about how they will treat you if you do get pregnant and that is worth knowing now.....

assume they are going to pay you properly with tax and NI etc? if not you'll be entitled to nothing.

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