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Request Maternity Leave

Maternity leave is a period of time that a mother takes off from work to have a baby. In the UK, employees are entitled to maternity leave and pay if they meet certain criteria. This guide will show you how to request maternity leave in Workmax.

How maternity leave works?​

  • Maternity leave policy: Your employer will have a maternity leave policy that outlines the maternity leave entitlements and requirements for your company.
  • Maternity leave request: You can request maternity leave through Workmax. Your employer will review your request and approve or reject it.
  • Maternity leave pay: If you are eligible for maternity leave pay, your employer will pay you for the time you take off to have a baby. The maternity leave pay will be based on your maternity leave policy and the number of weeks you are off work.
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You are entitled to a maximum of 52 weeks' maternity leave. You can also choose to share your maternity leave with your partner if you are eligible for shared parental leave. Learn more about shared parental leave.

How to request maternity leave​

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You can only request maternity leave if you are eligible for it. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please contact your HR department. A MATB1 form from your midwife or GP is required to confirm the due date. For more information, please visit the gov.uk website.

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You must give your employer at least 15 weeks' notice before your due date to be eligible for maternity leave.

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You must provide your employer with a MATB1 form from your midwife or GP to confirm your pregnancy and due date.

Employee Profile​

  1. Sign in to your "Workmax" account with an employee account.
  2. Go to the "Time off requests & policies" section.
  3. Select a Maternity Leave Policy.
  4. Click on the "Request Time Off" button.
  5. Enter maternity leave details
    • Expected date of birth
    • Weeks of maternity leave - you can choose between 26 or 52 weeks
    • Proof of pregnancy - upload your MATB1 form
    • Start date of maternity leave
  6. Click the "Submit" button.

Workmax will now process your maternity leave request. Your employer will be notified, and they will review your request. If you have any questions or need help, please contact Workmax Support.