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Maternity Entitlement

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Kate123cl · 23/10/2018 12:26

Hello,
Im 26+4 weeks pregnant so I'm due to have a baby on 25.01.19 and ideally would like to start my maternity leave ASAP for various health issues. Agreed to leave on 30.11.18.
I have always worked 37.5 hours, full time. Yesterday, my boss asked if I'd like to reduce my days from 5 days to 3 until my maternity leave starts. I said it'd be great. I had a call from my HR today and she explained that if I reduced my hours from now until my maternity leave starts, this would effect my maternity pay. Our policy is 13weeks full pay, 13weeks half pay (or SMP whichever most) and then the rest at SMP. Does anyone know if this sounds right? I thought it'd still be based on my full time hours seeing I've always worked those hours up until, potentially, now.
Thanks for your help!

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Hisashiburi · 23/10/2018 12:28

Yes it's usually from when you go on mat leave so stick to your full time hours. Could you use some annual leave to reduce your weeks until you finish work to make sure you get paid the most whilst on mat leave? X

BlueBug45 · 23/10/2018 12:29

Your HR is correct not your boss.

Don't go on part-time hours and be careful of going on sick leave until you are ready to go on maternity leave.

Howhot · 23/10/2018 12:33

HR is correct. I wouldn't go part time in your shoes

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Kate123cl · 23/10/2018 12:35

My boss was so certain as wellShock I think I'll just stick it out until I can leave!Grin
Thanks guys! X

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MonkeyToucher · 23/10/2018 14:43

Your HR is correct - your maternity pay is based on your average salary over the 16 weeks prior to the start of your maternity leave. Deffo stick to full time!

FirstTimeBumps · 23/10/2018 15:26

Although your statutory maternity pay is based on your qualifying period which will already have passed, if your company have an additional policy of a higher rate then that can be effected by their own terms. In addition, your annual leave accrued whilst you are off can be based on the average hours per weeks averaged over the 12 weeks leading to your leave starting x

fizzledays · 23/10/2018 16:03

Don't let them get away with paying you less, by looking like they are offering to be nice!

Stick it out at the 5 days, have a sick day if you need or work from home. Get what you're entitled to :)

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