Maternity Leave Question

mat1978 · 13-03-2007, 21:05

The new regs come in April 1st - my question is does the EDD (Expected date of delivery) have to be >1st April for you to qualify or is it the actual birth date?

I ask because my sisters employer told her its the DOB but someone else has told me it its only the EDD.

Would hate to think shes being turn over.

jen13kd · 13-03-2007, 21:06

the government website says its based on the due date not the actual birth date - so if someone gave birth now, prematurely, they'd still be entitled to the full 39 weeks not the current 26 weeks.

hope this helps

mat1978 · 13-03-2007, 21:09

Thats wicked mate - She can crack on with the Caster Oil and Orange

She's been hoping to hold him in for another 3 weeks!

jen13kd · 13-03-2007, 21:11

I've still got 15 weeks to go....

wish her good luck! x

mat1978 · 13-03-2007, 21:15

I will - and you! My Girlfriends gutted she was only entitled to the 6 months

hmr44 · 13-03-2007, 21:28

So how long has it changed to now? I think that's much better, you don't get to spend enough time with your new baby! x

jen13kd · 13-03-2007, 21:33

babys due before 1st april 2007 the mothers get 26weeks mat leave at about £108 a week.

babys due on or after 1st april 2007 the mothers get 39 weeks mat leave at about £112 a week.

Big changes, but annoying if your baby's due this month!!!

mat1978 · 13-03-2007, 21:37

Well if you have a nice and understanding midwife......

jen13kd · 13-03-2007, 22:44

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Originally Posted by mat1978

Well if you have a nice and understanding midwife......

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