What does Maternity leave mean? Maternity leave is the protected period an employee takes from work in connection with pregnancy and childbirth, covering time before and after the birth. In Great Britain (England & Wales and Scotland) it is a statutory entitlement defined by legislation: up to 52 weeks’ statutory maternity leave comprising 26 weeks’ Ordinary Maternity Leave (OML) followed by 26 weeks’ Additional Maternity Leave (AML). A compulsory maternity leave period applies immediately after birth: at least two weeks (four weeks for factory workers) during which work is prohibited. Leave can start up to 11 weeks before the expected week of childbirth. On return,...
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Dear [ insert name of employee ]
Congratulations, and thank you for informing me of your pregnancy and your baby’s expected due date. I am writing to you regarding your Maternity leave and pay arrangements. As discussed, you qualify for 52 weeks of maternity leave, comprising 26 weeks of ordinary maternity leave followed straight away by 26 weeks of additional maternity leave. Based on your selected start date of [ insert date ], your maternity leave will finish on [ insert date ]. Throughout your maternity leave period, all employment terms and conditions will remain in force, apart from those concerning pay. Should you wish to alter your start date, please, where feasible, notify me no later than 28 days before your proposed new start date, or 28 days ahead of [ insert date leave starts ] (your original start date), whichever is earlier. In certain circumstances, your maternity leave may begin earlier than planned. If you are away from work wholly and completely...
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This Practice Note This Practice Note reviews mechanisms used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order consists of a consent order paired with a schedule. It operates to stay proceedings on terms that have been agreed. The provisions contained in the schedule may remain confidential. This Practice Note describes the scope of confidentiality attaching to the schedule and sets out how it differs from a standard consent order. Sample wording for a Tomlin order is included, alongside links to precedents, as well as guidance on court approval. It also addresses varying, setting aside and enforcing a Tomlin order, including the considerations the court will take into account when handling applications for each. Further guidance is provided on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the CPR; however, some courts and divisions impose very specific requirements for both drafting and approval, and for approaching the schedule and confidentiality issues. Accordingly, you must consider the particular rules and court guide provisions in the forum where your claim is proceeding when drawing up the Tomlin order...
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