“Empowering Your Maternity Leave: A Masterclass for Navigating Workplace Transitions”

Navigate the unique challenges of transitioning into maternity leave confidently and smoothly with our transformative masterclass. Designed for expectant mothers and those planning to start a family, this masterclass offers comprehensive guidance on navigating maternity leave while maintaining a strong connection to your professional identity.

Key Highlights:

1. **Understanding Your Rights and Benefits:**
– Explore maternity leave laws and employer policies to ensure you receive your entitled benefits.
– Understand the options for paid and unpaid leave, including short-term disability and parental leave.

2. **Preparing for Maternity Leave:**
– Develop a clear plan to smoothly transition your responsibilities before going on leave.
– Learn effective communication strategies to notify HR/Line Managers

– Confidentiality and your employment rights during your pregnancy and when on Maternity Leave.

3. **Entitlements & Flexibility:**
– Understanding Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and if you qualify.

– Understanding what your leave entitlements are Ordinary Maternity Leave & Additional Maternity Leave.

– How to apply for Maternity Allowance if you are not entitled to SMP.

– Accrued Annual Leave whilst on maternity leave
– Consider remote work, flexible schedules, or part-time options to stay connected with your role.

4. **Appointments & Antenatal Classes**
– Understanding your employers obligations to you including their legal duty of care..
– Reasonable Adjustments – Occupational Health.

5. **Touch Points**
– How to manage your touch points when on Maternity leave and what they should include

– Your employers obligations to your when on Maternity leave

This masterclass includes the following templates:

• Example notification email to your employer
• Break down of how SMP payments are calculated
• Details of Maternity Allowance

Join us in this masterclass to embark on a transformative journey that empowers you to seamlessly transition through maternity leave while maintaining a strong connection to your professional identity. Whether you’re considering parenthood, expecting a child, or planning your return to work, this masterclass equips you with essential tools and strategies for a successful and fulfilling career-parenting balance.”