Does it make sense to work over 16 hours a week?

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I am thinking of asking to cut my hours at work when i return from maternity leave, possibly to two days per week. This would work out just under 15 hours per week. DH works full time. We get tax credits (just the child tax credit, not the working tax credit as we earn too much for that one). I was wondering if these would cease if i went back under 16 hours and whether i should ask to go back for 2 1/2 days in order to be better off. Bit confused again.

You do need to work 16 hours or over to get working tax credit and also to be protected as a part-time employee. For one hour extra is def worth it.

glad I read this thread!

Thanks Salome (sorry for slightly delayed appreciation). There's always someone on here who knows the answer