Pregnant while already on maternity leave

Hellokitty46

Hi

I am currently on maternity leave, and have just found out I am pregnant again (not planned).

I am currently taking my full 12 month maternity allowance, which means I'll be about 4/5 months pregnant by the time I'm due to go back to work.

From what I understand from the government websites:
providing I have been in continuous employment without a break I would still be entitled to the same maternity benefits.
Also that whilst on maternity leave this is classed as continuous employment.
Am I understanding this correctly?

I have requested a change in hours (from full time to part time), and have been told that I will need to sign a new contract - will this effect my 'continuous employment' rights in terms of maternity pay?

When do I tell my employer I am pregnant again, before or after making the agreement for a change in hours? Before or after I go back to work?

Many thanks

F_T_Buyer

Hellokitty46 wrote: »

From what I understand from the government websites:
providing I have been in continuous employment without a break I would still be entitled to the same maternity benefits.
Also that whilst on maternity leave this is classed as continuous employment.
Am I understanding this correctly?

Correct.

Hellokitty46 wrote: »

I have requested a change in hours (from full time to part time), and have been told that I will need to sign a new contract - will this effect my 'continuous employment' rights in terms of maternity pay?

When do I tell my employer I am pregnant again, before or after making the agreement for a change in hours? Before or after I go back to work?

It won't affect your continuous employment, however your second lot of maternity pay will now be on the part time rate (assuming that's above the governments basic).

I believe you have to tell your employer at a certain time (weeks gone), not sure when that is.

I've been looking into this for my sister you see...