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Lawson West’s expert employment solicitors and lawyers have significant experience in dealing with keeping in touch day queries.
Whilst on maternity leave, whether ordinary or additional leave, you can work up to 10 days without losing your maternity pay or bringing your maternity leave to an end.
These are called Keeping in Touch days, they are not compulsory and need to be agreed upon by the employer and employee.
Keeping in Touch days are paid at your normal salary however it is down to your employers discretion as to whether you will also receive your statutory maternity pay for Keeping in Touch days you work.
You don’t have to do your usual job when you work Keeping in Touch days as they can be used for meetings or training sessions.
Your employer cannot treat you unfairly if you choose not to work Keeping in Touch days as this action could amount to discrimination.
If you find yourself in a situation where you need more information about keeping in touch days and your rights we can help. Please remember there are strict time limits in Employment claims and you should take good free legal advice as soon as possible.
In addition to No Win No Fee, Lawson West solicitors act for our clients on a variety of other funding arrangements including Legal Expenses insurance funding. We can assess your case to decide which is the best funding option for you.
With offices in Leicester, Wigston and Market Harborough our employment solicitors and lawyers can discuss your employment law claim at any of our branches. In addition, we are a national provider of expert employment law advice and welcome a free discussion with you regarding your circumstances and potential claim.
If you believe you have a situation where you require free legal advice, please contact us on telephone 0116 212 1000 or 01858 445 480, alternatively fill in the free Contact Us form and we will get in touch as soon as possible.
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After proving a case of maternity discrimination, Lawson West obtained an award of £10,000 for the Claimant’s injury to feelings award, which then increased by more than 50% to £15,332.19 because of uplifts and interest.
Recently, the University of Exeter carried out a study that focussed on the attitudes of almost 300 workers regarding a fictional female employee who was expecting a baby and her intentions towards the duration of her maternity leave and return to work.
