Based on aforementioned provision of Employment Law, whenever an employee is on notice period he or she cannot avail other leaves. Therefore, you cannot merge maternity leave with your notice period. You may avail maternity leave and then resign from your employment after you resume your employment.
If you decide to leave your job
If you decide you want to leave your job during or after maternity leave, you follow the usual process for resigning from a job, including the same notice period. It's a good idea to consider any handover that might be needed and you could use your keeping in touch (KIT) days for this.
If you resign during your maternity leave, you do not have to go into work during your notice period, you can remain on maternity leave. But if you resign after the end of your maternity leave, you should work your notice unless you have agreed to take annual leave or you need to take sick leave.
If you get contractual maternity pay you might only keep your full amount if you return to work. You won't need to pay back statutory maternity pay or Maternity Allowance, even if you don't return to work. Check what type of maternity pay you're entitled to if you're not sure.
Provisions of maternity leave
A female worker is entitled to a maternity leave of 60 days, out of which: 45 days will be fully-paid leave. 15 days will be half-paid leave.
See the maternity leave in UAE for private sector 2023
60 days of maternity leave that are divided as follows: 45 days of a fully-paid leave. 15 days of a half-paid leave.
You can let the interviewer know you've been healthy throughout your pregnancy and you will continue to work up until it's closer to your delivery date. Try letting them know your plans after giving birth and how soon you can expect to resume your tasks, even if it's from home.
Your employer pays your SMP in the same way as your salary is paid. They deduct any tax and National Insurance contributions. Your employer can claim your SMP back from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). You can get SMP even if you do not plan to go back to work or your job ends after the 15th week before your baby is due.
If you wish to return earlier, for example, when your Statutory Maternity Pay ends, you must give at least eight weeks' notice. If you don't, your employer can insist that you don't return until the eight weeks have passed. You must tell your employer that you: are returning to work early.
Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms [supervisor's name], I'd like to officially notify you of my intention to return to work with [employer] on the [date] and would like said date to be considered the conclusion of my maternity leave.
However, leaving without working your notice may leave you in breach of your employment contract. Your employer can take you to court if your early leave causes the company to suffer a financial loss. Additionally, your employer could seek an injunction from the court.
Can I withdraw my resignation? Generally no, as once you have given notice, it can only be withdrawn if your employer agrees (and there is no obligation for an employer to agree to the withdrawal).
While six weeks has long been the traditional timeline for rest and recuperation after a birth, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends ongoing postpartum care from birth to 12 weeks. Six weeks is also the standard recovery time allotted for childbirth-related short-term disability leave.
SMP is paid for 39 weeks: During the first six weeks, you will receive 90% of your average pay. This is based on your earnings during the eight weeks or two months before your qualifying week (the 'relevant period').
You'll get £172.48 a week or 90% of your average weekly earnings (whichever is less) for 39 weeks if you're employed or have recently stopped working. You can get Maternity Allowance for up to 39 weeks. This means if you take the full 52 weeks Statutory Maternity Leave, your final 13 weeks will be unpaid.
Clearly communicate your preferred work arrangement, but let your boss know that you are open to negotiations. Don't feel as though you need to agree to a new arrangement in your first meeting, and feel free to take some time to assess your options.
For females who have planned to stay at home after maternity leave are suggested to inform their bosses well in advance. It can be a good idea to inform your boss that you're not coming after delivery when you enter your third trimester.
Most women wait until after the first trimester to announce their pregnancies at work, but ultimately, the decision is up to you. (If your job is strenuous, you work around dangerous chemicals, or you have severe morning sickness, you may need to tell your employer sooner.)
If you decide not to return to work after your period of maternity leave, you must give your employer notice in the usual way, as set out in your contract. You can read more in our document on giving notice.
You should contact your GP surgery or local midwife service as soon as you find out you're pregnant (before 8 weeks into the pregnancy).
Dubai is safe, accommodating and ideal for families and kids. From affordable residential options to schools, hospitals and plenty of entertainment, the city provides everything a family needs.
Your baby will have a birth certificate issued in Arabic after their birth, so it is your job to then have that translated into English or your native language. After that, you'll need their passport, a residency visa and an Emirates ID in order to receive legal residency status for your child in Dubai and the UAE.
The United Arab Emirates is a Muslim country governed by Islamic law, so any practices against Islamic beliefs are shunned. If you are giving birth in the UAE, you must be married and show proof(a certified marriage certificate).
However, it's important to know the laws and regulations surrounding pregnancy and childbirth in the Middle East, especially if you are planning to have a baby in Dubai. Pregnancy outside of marriage is illegal in Dubai and can result in imprisonment or deportation.