Question Tier 2 ICT Visa

Hello All!

Happy New Year!

Well I’ve been in the UK now for 10 months on a 3 year work visa. 

We recently found out we are expecting.  I am planning if everything goes well to take some maternity leave but not a whole year, as my husband is already a full time dad to our 6 year old daughter. 

What are my rights?  I am planning to take 3-4 months leave. 

Thank you for the guidance.  I am a bit stressed at the moment, as this pregnancy while a blessing wasn’t planned. 

Congratulations!

You are well protected while pregnant and on maternity leave in the UK.  You can take up to a year off, without risking your job or your visa.

Have a look at  your employment contract (the one for your role in the UK) to see what they offer regarding paid leave.  You should qualify for statuatory maternity pay at a minimum but it's likely you'll have enhanced maternity pay.  My job paid me my full salary for 6 months and then 50% for months 6-12.  So I took the full year with my kids.    Fingers crossed you'll have something similar. 

Congratulations!

You are well protected while pregnant and on maternity leave in the UK.  You can take up to a year off, without risking your job or your visa.

Have a look at  your employment contract (the one for your role in the UK) to see what they offer regarding paid leave.  You should qualify for statuatory maternity pay at a minimum but it's likely you'll have enhanced maternity pay.  My job paid me my full salary for 6 months and then 50% for months 6-12.  So I took the full year with my kids.    Fingers crossed you'll have something similar.

Thank you KFdancer.  I will ask my employer once I pass the make mark where I have to tell them.  I will look at my contract and see what is my rights?

Thank you again!  This put my mind at ease

Thank you KFdancer.  I will ask my employer once I pass the make mark where I have to tell them.  I will look at my contract and see what is my rights?

Thank you again!  This put my mind at ease

If you have a company intranet you’ll probably find the policy there. At a minimum you’ll qualify for statuatory maternity pay. It’s not a public fund. 

Thank you very much for the feedback!