Annual leave and bank holiday entitlement accrues at the contractual rate during periods of both paid and unpaid maternity/adoption/shared parental leave, based upon the contracted hours at the time maternity leave commences. It is recommended that colleagues and their manager plan for annual leave for the current annual leave year to be taken prior to commencing maternity leave.
Q: How do I apply for maternity leave?
A: Your manager will need to complete the SharePoint form under the management form section and once you receive your MatB1 form that will need uploading.
A: Q: I am pregnant but unwell - how does this affect my sickness
A: Your manager will keep in touch and you will still need fit notes but you will managed under any sickness stages.
Q: I am pregnant - can I have a breakdown of my maternity pay?
A: Please contact payroll who will be able to work this out for you on 0151 290 4654.
Q: Am I allowed paternity leave?
A: Please refer to the Family Leave Policy HR048 for guidelines on eligibility for paternity pay.
Q: Do I accrue annual leave and bank holidays on maternity leave?
A: Yes annual leave including bank holidays are still accrued when on maternity leave.