Statutory Maternity Leave
An employee in the UK is required to take at least 2 weeks leave after childbirth (or longer for factory workers). In total an employee can take 52 weeks of maternity leave. Employees must give the employer the correct notice and meet the eligibility requirements.
Additional Information
External Resources
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Maternity pay and leave (www.gov.uk) - External Link.
