Maternity Leave - how long will i be able to stay off?

Question

Could someone explain the maternity leave rules in the UK.

I was hoping to take a year off, but hear its 6 months with pay?

Thanks

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Maternity leave is now 9 months with pay and then a further 3 months without pay if you want to take it.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Mone...

There should be everything you need to know on this site :)

Answer 3

its 52 weeks with the first 9 months paid and the last 3 months unpaid, my work does 100% of wage for first 6 weeks and then its the standard for it to be 90% of wage or £117 per week whichever is less.

Answer 4

it depends how long you've been at your job

but it ranges from 6 months to a year

take it up with your boss

Answer 5

6 weeks with 90 % of earnings, then upto 9 mth paid at about £110 a week, then you can have another 3 mths off un paid.

but check with employer, check contract as you may get some time at full pay.

Answer 6

6 months!! Really?? Wow! Here in the US you are lucky to get 6 WEEKS off and have your same job when you get back. That's very nice... Congratulations by the way!!

Answer 7

6 months wilth full pay 3 months withs half pay