How much time off have you had?
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So far had 3 days off as hols between Christmas and New Year!
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I had loads when I was pg with Charlie.
I had 2 really bad colds, swollen ankles (so bad I couldn't walk), sinusitus, and then my SPD got so bad that I was on crutches so was signed on the sick from about week 27.
Just a tip - tell your boss/HR dept that you want to start your maternity leave as late as possible. Then if you get signed on the sick, you should still get paid (if you do get paid for sick), and they can't force you to start maternity leave any earlier than what has already been agreed!
I had 2 really bad colds, swollen ankles (so bad I couldn't walk), sinusitus, and then my SPD got so bad that I was on crutches so was signed on the sick from about week 27.
Just a tip - tell your boss/HR dept that you want to start your maternity leave as late as possible. Then if you get signed on the sick, you should still get paid (if you do get paid for sick), and they can't force you to start maternity leave any earlier than what has already been agreed!
have a look at this
What happens if I am sick during pregnancy, maternity leave, or when I was supposed to return to work?
If you are absent through sickness during pregnancy, this should not automatically trigger your maternity leave and you should be treated as every other member of staff who's off sick. You should usually be paid sick pay in the same way as other staff. However, if you are sick during the last four weeks of your pregnancy your employer can insist that your maternity leave starts, although some employers may prefer to overlook odd days of absence.
You cannot claim sick pay from your employer if you are ill while on maternity leave. If you are sick when your maternity leave is due to end, the usual sickness procedures of your employer will apply to you even if you cannot physically return to work.
You may also have an unfair dismissal, sex discrimination and/or protection from detriment claim if you suffer dismissal or other unfavourable treatment because of a pregnancy-related illness before, during or after maternity leave.
If you have any difficulties with enforcing your rights under these rules, get advice immediately from your union or from a specialist adviser.
What happens if I am sick during pregnancy, maternity leave, or when I was supposed to return to work?
If you are absent through sickness during pregnancy, this should not automatically trigger your maternity leave and you should be treated as every other member of staff who's off sick. You should usually be paid sick pay in the same way as other staff. However, if you are sick during the last four weeks of your pregnancy your employer can insist that your maternity leave starts, although some employers may prefer to overlook odd days of absence.
You cannot claim sick pay from your employer if you are ill while on maternity leave. If you are sick when your maternity leave is due to end, the usual sickness procedures of your employer will apply to you even if you cannot physically return to work.
You may also have an unfair dismissal, sex discrimination and/or protection from detriment claim if you suffer dismissal or other unfavourable treatment because of a pregnancy-related illness before, during or after maternity leave.
If you have any difficulties with enforcing your rights under these rules, get advice immediately from your union or from a specialist adviser.
