Stargrower Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 One of my staff is expecting twins in March and is starting maternity leave in February. As the twins will be her third and fourth children, she may not return to work. Does anyone know when she needs to tell me that she is definitely not coming back? Does she just give a month's notice before the end of her maternity leave? From my point of view, the earlier I know, the better, but I'm not sure what the law says and haven't been able to find out online. Thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyfs1966 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 This site will be able to tell you all you need to know https://www.gov.uk/maternity-pay-leave/leave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargrower Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Thank you. The nearest I can find is that you need to give your employer eight weeks notice if you wish to change your return to work date. Do you think that includes not returning to work at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyfs1966 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Actually I THINK (but don't quote me) that notice periods remain the same whilst on maternity leave, so I would guess that If your contract says 4 weeks notice, then they could just give you that. I am sure an expert will be along soon to answer more accurately. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SazzJ Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 She needs to notify you 4 weeks before the end of her mat leave if she is returning or not. Up until the point she doesn't need to let you know if she does or doesn't want to return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SazzJ Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 You can't ask her either Frustrating I know but having not long been back off mat leave myself I knew what my committee could and could not do. However you can advertise for mat cover leave and them nearer the time offer them a permant position if they are any good and she doesn't return x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargrower Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Thanks SazzJ - it's good to have a definite answer! :1b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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