In my work place you only receive the statutory pay entitlement. They do not pay your salary.
However when I had my first mat leave in 2011 I was in a good position and negotiated for them to pay me 3 months' salary.
since i came back to work after the first mat leave (early 2012), I have been completely sidelined and essentially demoted, doing jobs I did 4 years ago. I am pg again and have no leverage to request to be paid 3 months salary (although of course this time i really need it!!) :(
My question: Do you think I have a "legitimate expectation" to be paid 3 months slary agan?
I would also point out that (1) I have received no salary increase or bonus since I announced my pg in 2011 (although in the 6 years prior i did very well every year) and (2) you would not believe the male-dominated macho "women are less valuable and once you have babies thats all youre good for" attitude in here. To even get what i got last time will be a huge battle. I will be coming back full time and plan to stay here for a few more years.