Comments on: Week 22: Kicks and Maternity Leave

By: Ada

Ada — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:37:28 +0000

That’s exciting news! I can’t wait to see you over the holidays and harass your tummy! Doodle is probably tricking your hubby and secretly laughing.

By: Klasco

Klasco — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:42:32 +0000

Guess that is one of the happy things about the UK, good healthcare.

By: Bob

Bob — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:35:21 +0000

There is also the right to up to thirteen weeks’ unpaid parental leave ( this is NOT necessarily related to maternity as I think this can be an option until the child is 18.

ETA: NOT

By: Bob

Bob — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:33:10 +0000

Little Doodle! Love it. I can see ya calling him by his nickname of wee tinker. LOL

You forgot the bit where husbands can now get maternity leave too. I believe it’s only a couple of weeks but hey better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.

Also depending on his circumstances, he may request flex working time. Operative words being may request.

There is also the right to up to thirteen weeks’ unpaid parental leave ( this is necessarily related to maternity as I think this can be an option until the child is 18.

If you’re not aware of this site, have a wee gander about it. Quite invaluable.

http://www.direct.gov.uk