All women are entitled to up to 52 weeks’ unpaid maternity leave. The law requires that a minimum of two weeks’ leave is taken from the date of childbirth.
The earliest maternity leave can start is from the 11th week before the expected week of childbirth.
If you give birth before your maternity leave commences you must inform the HR Employment Services team and your line manager as soon as you are able to. Your maternity leave will then automatically start on the day after your baby's birth date.
In the very sad event of a stillbirth after the start of the 16th week before the Expected Week of Childbirth (EWC), you shall be entitled to maternity leave.
Please be aware that the University runs a counselling service which is a free confidential service available to all members of University staff.
You can change your mind about when you want to start maternity leave providing you provide the HR Employment Services team at least 28 days’ written notice.
You are encouraged to read the Maternity Leave Policy which sets out the provisions to which you are entitled in more detail.
Last edited Nov 20, 2024