I am writing in regards to a few legal matters related to maternity, unfortunately my situation is quite complicated and I cannot find any advise on that.
I worked for a little bit more than a year prior to a dismissal, which happened before the 15th week before my baby is due. I will most likely be eligible to the maternity allowance.
I have struggled to find a new job for the last two months but finally it happened, and I am starting soon. I know my deadline to inform the employer about my pregnancy is the 15th week before the due date, however I was unemployed during that week. Now I will start working for the new employer after the 15th week. When should I inform them about the pregnancy? What is my deadline to request my SML (if I am eligible for the leave, with no pay of course)? Do the dates of 28 days notice for changing the leave day and 8 weeks for changing the return date apply?
If anyone can even help with a link to any legislation on that, that's good enough.
Thanks for help in advance.
Thank you very much in advance.