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XpertHR maternity and paternity survey 2011: maternity leave terms and conditions

Author: Sheila Attwood

Employees continue to accrue annual leave when on maternity leave, but employer practice varies on when employees are able to take this holiday time. Our research also looks at how employers handle bonus payments, pension contributions and keeping-in-touch days during periods of maternity leave.

Key points

  • Employees on maternity leave are typically allowed to carry over accrued holiday into the next holiday year.