commencing maternity leave

[jb190281]

should my maternity leave start date be my decision entirely, or can my manager stick his beak in to try to delay it?

[chelle7272]

Some advice here:

http://www.direct.gov...ityrights/DG_10039631

[redcrx]

your decision, but a bit give and take may be wise just in case you want them to be a bit flexible when its time to return :)

[jb190281]

I asked for annual leave immediately before maternity leave, and now, because someone else is leaving, I'm being refused the annual leave so am thinking of adjusting the mat leave

[tiggerblue10]

Was your annual leave agreed/confirmed before the other person said they were leaving? I took 2 weeks A/L before my maternity started which I requested months beforehand. If anyone booked leave or went sick etc., it bore no relevance to my plans.

One thing I wouldn't do is bring your maternity forward otherwise you will lose out on a few weeks at the end of the maternity. You want to enjoy as much time with your baby as possible. I'm dreading going back to work.

[pink-kittens]

ML can be enforced but there is a criteria to follow

The link given should give you all relevant information