Maternity rights

OliviaGaff

Hello, I have 6 days annual leave left and was wondering if i am entitled to take this before my maternity leave as my annual leave runs from April-April so wont be able to carry this time over and also if you accure holiday time whilst on maternity leave and when you can take this?
My boss says she will 'look into it' but phoned the employers helpline who didnt know and advised her to phone ACAS, i did this today only to be told its up to your employer when or if you can take it? so im totally confused. any advice would be greatly appreciated

Emmamumof2

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Moneyandworkentitlements/WorkAndFamilies/Pregnancyandmaternityrights/DG_175088

Holiday entitlement

You build up all your entitlements to paid holiday through all of your Statutory Maternity Leave. This is even if your employment contract says you are entitled to more than the statutory minimum.
You can add holiday to the beginning or end of your Statutory Maternity Leave. You may not be able to carry over untaken holiday entitlement if your Statutory Maternity Leave goes over two holiday years. It is often best to take this at the beginning of your Statutory Maternity Leave.



So yes you can take your 6 days and whilst your on Maternity leave you still accrue your holidays -