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I have recently found out I am pregnant, I've worked as a full time lifeguard for just over 3months but with no contract. When speaking to my employer they said they could not honor me a full time contract due to not working the role for long enough. I've worked with this company for nearly 6years. I do have a contract for part time hours which they are now working from which is only 18hrs instead of 40hrs. I am really worried about this and I'm not to sure what rights I have. My boyfriend and I are buying a house aswell and Im so worried about money. Can someone give me any advice please?

added by Heatha88 [Mon 23rd Nov 2009 @ 10:17:25]

I am in early stages of pregnancy and very worried due to having an extremely physical job! I have been pregnant in my current job 2 years ago but sadly had a miscarrige so really dont want that to happen again! Am i entitled to refuse to do a job that i think could potentially harm my baby?
	added by dizzygirl [Mon 24th Aug 2009 @ 09:13:37]

how long do u have to be at work befor u can fall pregnant again!
	added by sis1987 [Thu 23rd Jul 2009 @ 09:08:31]

I have had a very bad back so far and my doctor has refered me to a physio, i was wondering if my employer should still pay for me to be out ?
	added by lesley14 [Tue 14th Apr 2009 @ 12:45:15]

Hi, I want to try for a baby..but my contract at work is a fixed term contract. I am aware that if I do fall pregnant, and go on mat leave, i am entitled to the 9 months of pay...what i really want to know is if i do fall pregnant and go on mat leave AFTER my fixed term contract is over, will i still be entitled to anything?
	added by fstar [Thu 19th Feb 2009 @ 10:15:01]

i am currently on maternity leave and the last few months i have bin taxed and nat ins on my wages is this correct
	added by people [Thu 29th Jan 2009 @ 08:52:28]

i am 6 weeks pregnant and only work 13 hours as i dont work enough to pay tax what would i be able to claim as i dont think i can get maternity pay
	added by swamp [Thu 8th Jan 2009 @ 17:42:15]

I told my manager at work that i was pregnant. He then told other employees after i asked to keep my medical information quiet. Can he do this?
	added by sassycat [Wed 7th Jan 2009 @ 08:51:27]

i 've been working in a care home as a care assistant since 14th jan o8 and now i'm 30 weeks pregnant.my baby due is on 05-03-09 and i started my maternity leave when i was 29 weeks pregnant.i'm not sure about getting my maternity pay because my employer didn'y pay much attention about my pregnancy.during my pregnancy i got sick and could't go to work about 2 weeks till my maternity leave.but before i worked more hours and whenever my employer wanted me to.do i have the right for my maternity rights and pays.ifso what kind of maternity pay will i get?

added by 21170163 [Mon 5th Jan 2009 @ 09:20:18]

I began working for my employer early September this year only to find out a few weeks later that i was in fact pregnant. I am now nearly 5 months but have been off sick with severe back and pelvic problems the last month. The employer agreed to pay me SSP for this time which is covered by a doctors certificate. Now I am waiting to see a specialist which will tell me if I can return to work whilst still pregnant. I am worried as i do not know if this effects my maternity pay from them. I would have been entitled as I was planning to continue work & start my my leave mid March. Will I get my mat pay even if I am cartified unfit to work until the baby is born??? If anyone can help it would be much appreciated.

added by AKGB [Tue 11th Nov 2008 @ 09:50:51]

When should a risk assessment at work be conducted? I am 13 weeks pregnant, and i told my manager about my pregnancy when i was 7 weeks pregnant, and nothing has been done yet at work, i have a very physical job. I asked yesterday and my manager told me hopefully one will be done not next week but the week after. Is this acceptable? Im very worried.
	added by stefxx [Mon 20th Oct 2008 @ 10:53:16]

im nealy 30wweks pregnant and have been wrking since november last year i am currently on sick with sciatica and was a care assistant i dontt no if work wil pay me maternity but i dont want to return there afta my baby is born due to my back n long hours but i can not afford to leave i realy dont no wot to do can u help me on the best way and advice please
	added by tee10 [Thu 4th Sep 2008 @ 08:45:09]

can i get maternity pay if im working 13 hours a week and worked there for about 3 months?
	added by jemmao1 [Tue 26th Aug 2008 @ 09:58:23]

im 36 weeks pregnant and 16 years old... connextions hav told me i cant claim benifits if i leave college.. theyve told me i cant leave until 2 weeks before im due or i wont recieve my beinfits, is this right?
	added by Rachelvee [Tue 5th Feb 2008 @ 09:17:41]

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