Maternity Leave - BERR publishes new guidance booklets for employers and employees

Written by Ian Congreave - Filed under: Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Pay & Leave on June 8th, 2009

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The Department for Business (BERR) has published two complementary booklets explaining the basics of maternity leave rights; one for employers and one for employees. The guidance includes coverage of the changes to entitlements during additional maternity leave that were introduced in October 2008, including the requirement for employers to make pension contributions during the period of paid leave.

The information provided is practical but superficial. For example, there is reference in both booklets to entitlement to contractual benefits during the full period of leave, but the only example given of such benefits is gym membership. There is no mention of the benefit that is causing employers the biggest problem – childcare vouchers.

Further information:
Pregnancy and work: what you need to know as an employer / employee

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Written by Ian Congreave -

Filed under: Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Pay & Leave on June 8th, 2009