I was offered a dream job at another agency but I’m on maternity with my current employer. I’ve only been on maternity for two weeks. If I resign now, will I lose the rest of my maternity? I would like to strat my new gig as soon as my maternity is over. Has anyone ever had this experience?

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Just wanted to say CONGRATS landing a dream job 2 weeks into a maternity leave. Incredibly impressive. You’re going to kick ass wherever you’re headed ❤️

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Most agencies/companies require you to come back and work a set amount of days after your leave is up. It should be written into the mat leave policy so way to obtain if you have a benefits handbook or intranet with your policies.

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Yes, you would lose your maternity leave, so best to check with your new employer on their policy.

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Someone I worked with in the past put in their 2 weeks when they came back from maternity leave, I think that’s fine/ normal. They are paying you for all the time you put in leading up to it.

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You could also ask your new employer if they will pay you out for your maternity leave? Then you can leave on a good conscious if your worried about it

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All depends on what state you’re in.

Close to your return date, HR is going to reach out to you about your intent to return. That would be the right time to give your notice.

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