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caitlynsmygirl 
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 Posted: 11 August 2008 at 12:45pm |
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To get the PPL you need to "intend" of returning to your job, doesn't matter if you already know you ain't going back so long as you make them believe you do in your letter you will get it. |
yeah i'll pretend im going back , but hahahaha , yeah right
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Rashika
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Posted: 11 August 2008 at 7:24pm |
Cool! Just got a reply from the DOL (they are pretty good at getting back to you I have found), and her response was long, but here is the important bit:
"She is entitled to:
• 10 days unpaid special leave prior to taking parental leave, for reasons specifically related to the pregnancy, i.e. antenatal appointments, scans, etc.
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
She will not be entitled to any extended parental leave.
These provisions are not pro-rated in any way."
so question answered for me and anyone else who needs to know! 
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kmarie
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Posted: 11 August 2008 at 7:34pm |
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All very interesting. Does anyone know what part of this applies to you if you're a teacher? My understanding is that it's a little different but I'm not quite clear on how...
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Is 40:11 "He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart."
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babyone
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Posted: 13 August 2008 at 5:10pm |
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Hi all, I have a wee question re this too ...
I am employed at a University, have been here about a year and a half ... one of my co-workers just pointed out to me that when I take my maternity leave of 52 weeks, that the University will pay me in full for the first 6 weeks of that leave. Then, apparently I get the 14 weeks of PPL. Seems too good to be true - is anyone else in this situation?
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Chickoin
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Posted: 13 August 2008 at 5:33pm |
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Hi Babyone,
Some employers are great! I know a some banks will top your ppl payments up to match your wage.
I'm not in the same situation, wish I was though!
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mummy_becks
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Posted: 13 August 2008 at 5:35pm |
babyone do you work for Massey???
Kirsty I would ask some of the teachers on here how it works for you guys.
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I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived!
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Mum2L
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Posted: 13 August 2008 at 7:36pm |
babyone wrote:
Hi all, I have a wee question re this too ...
I am employed at a University, have been here about a year and a half ... one of my co-workers just pointed out to me that when I take my maternity leave of 52 weeks, that the University will pay me in full for the first 6 weeks of that leave. Then, apparently I get the 14 weeks of PPL. Seems too good to be true - is anyone else in this situation? |
I would check your employment agreement, as some employers offer extra financial support. I know in my case that I still accrue full annual leave over the period of PPL, and I also get other benefits.
I know it may sound too good to true, but just check your employment agreement, you maybe surprised :-) and they have to stick to what is agreed in it as well, even though it is over and above current PPL legislation, but within the confines of employment and contract law.
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Babykatnz
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Posted: 13 August 2008 at 9:37pm |
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Something else that everyone seems to have missed is that you arent entitled to it if you havent worked a full 12 months since the last time you used PPL (e.g if you came back from leave and you fell preg 2 months later, you would then be due 11 months after coming back, which would leave you ineligible for PPL next time round)
Also, what a lot of mums-to-be do to increase the number of weeks they are paid for is to use Annual leave for however many weeks before bubs is due, then go on PPL at the end of that leave period. All perfectly legit.
It needs to be applied for at least 3 months prior to intending to take leave to allow time for forms to be processed, and then at the end of PPL, you need to give a certain amount of notice of any change in your intentions to go back
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Natalie_G
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Posted: 14 August 2008 at 1:59pm |
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How lucky to have work pay for some of your time off, I will have to use my annual leave before going on PPL.
I have yet to tell work how long I will be having off which is a year. I cant wait to be with my bub.
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linda
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Posted: 14 August 2008 at 6:57pm |
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So if my EDD date 28 March 09 can I use up by annual leave and then take PPL even if the PPL starts after the due date?
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Posted: 14 August 2008 at 7:01pm |
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I think PPL has to start no later than 2 weeks before your due date.
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linda
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Posted: 14 August 2008 at 7:55pm |
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Thanks. I might just have to save up my leave
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Paid parental leave
