Is this true??
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This is true of my work place, but different places may have different policies
Unfortunately, this is usually the case. It’s the same for me. I work in Academics and had a ton of holiday to use up as it renews every August. I’ve been on annual leave since November 14th taking me to agreed start of my mat leave (2nd Jan). If LO turns up before then mat leave automatically over rides annual.
Yes maternity leave will kick in as soon as baby arrives.
Yes mat leave overrides annual leave
Your annual leave gets carried forward though!
Legally maternity leave can't start later than the day after giving birth. Your annual leave will just be carried over til your return
Employer here .. you will still be allowed any holiday that has been accrued. For example if you have booked 2 weeks holiday and have the baby 4 weeks early then at least 2 days will be taken away as you haven’t technically worked to accrue them. They can’t take holiday away if it has been accrued
Why would they be taken away when you still accrue holiday on maternity?
They’re not taken away, legally you have to keep them and you’re right you accrue while you’re on mat leave, but also legally you have to start maternity when the baby is here. You can’t delay this date and cover with holidays, but you can use your holidays to cover the non paid maternity leave period
I was going to say because I got a full years worth that I’m currently using 😅 so was wondering why she would lose 2 days. I start maternity again 6th January and have been told I will accrue holiday for then too but I was also told if anything were to happen before the 6th January the holiday I still have from this year will roll on to the end of maternity next year.
Yes if baby is early then your mat leave will automatically start on the day the baby is born. You don't lose any holiday but you wouldn't get to use it (aka, get paid for it) until after your maternity leave ends. Your mat pay should kick in/be triggered by the birth of the baby (if they come early) so you shouldn't be waiting as such but obviously will most likely be less than what you get paid.
Usually you have to agree with your employer I think, and take it at the end instead.