While on maternity leave, you continue to accrue annual leave as normal. You cannot take holiday leave while on maternity, but you can discuss with your employer about taking it just before or after your maternity leave to extend your time off.
Annual leave when on maternity leave – what happens?
While on maternity leave, you continue to accrue annual leave as normal. You cannot take holiday leave while on maternity, but you can discuss with your employer about taking it just before or after your maternity leave to extend your time off.
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