[glossy]

Hi,

I am really confused at the minute and am wondering if anyone can help. I am due to return to work at the end of the month having been off on maternity for six months. Although I was entitled to 39weeks SMP, I chose to only take six months off, but was told I could change this whilst on maternity.

I found out today that I am being made redundant at the end of the month, and was due to return to work the week bfore. When I spoke to my HR manager today and asked if I could extend my maternity and take off the full nine months (therefore an extra 13 weeks), he said no, becuase I hadn't informed them eight weeks prior. I explained that according to my maternity contract, it only says I need to give eight weeks notice if I'm coming back earlier, but he wouldn't listen.

Also, I won't qualify for redundancy unless I take the further three months maternity as I have only been at the company for 22 months - so not sure if this is the reason why they are being awkward.

I spoke to third party a union rep today and he said they can't deny me my full maternity - is this right?? I am totally confused and worried what will happen.


Thanks!

[xTEGx]

Hi,

I am really confused at the minute and am wondering if anyone can help. I am due to return to work at the end of the month having been off on maternity for six months. Although I was entitled to 39weeks SMP, I chose to only take six months off, but was told I could change this whilst on maternity.

I found out today that I am being made redundant at the end of the month, and was due to return to work the week bfore. When I spoke to my HR manager today and asked if I could extend my maternity and take off the full nine months (therefore an extra 13 weeks), he said no, becuase I hadn't informed them eight weeks prior. I explained that according to my maternity contract, it only says I need to give eight weeks notice if I'm coming back earlier, but he wouldn't listen.

Also, I won't qualify for redundancy unless I take the further three months maternity as I have only been at the company for 22 months - so not sure if this is the reason why they are being awkward.

I spoke to third party a union rep today and he said they can't deny me my full maternity - is this right?? I am totally confused and worried what will happen.


Thanks!

[glossy]

Hi,

I am really confused at the minute and am wondering if anyone can help. I am due to return to work at the end of the month having been off on maternity for six months. Although I was entitled to 39weeks SMP, I chose to only take six months off, but was told I could change this whilst on maternity.

I found out today that I am being made redundant at the end of the month, and was due to return to work the week bfore. When I spoke to my HR manager today and asked if I could extend my maternity and take off the full nine months (therefore an extra 13 weeks), he said no, becuase I hadn't informed them eight weeks prior. I explained that according to my maternity contract, it only says I need to give eight weeks notice if I'm coming back earlier, but he wouldn't listen.

Also, I won't qualify for redundancy unless I take the further three months maternity as I have only been at the company for 22 months - so not sure if this is the reason why they are being awkward.

I spoke to third party a union rep today and he said they can't deny me my full maternity - is this right?? I am totally confused and worried what will happen.


Thanks!