How freelancing can give your maternity pay a boost
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How freelancing can give your maternity pay a boost

Maternity leave is often a time when women are trying to keep finances ticking over while they spend time with a new baby. But if you don’t have any savings set aside for the arrival of your bundle of joy, the reduction in finances it can be a big financial shock.

Know your rights when you’re on maternity leave
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Know your rights when you’re on maternity leave

New and expectant mothers have a number of legal rights in the workplace.

Pregnant employees enjoy the right to be paid for time off work that is spent receiving antenatal care (employers cannot request that employees make up this time by working additional hours).