Hi,
I've been trying to find it on the >Kela site but it's not clear to me: what happens to your maternity allowance if you become unemployed just before your maternity leave starts?
Becoming unemployed before maternity leave
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Re: Becoming unemployed before maternity leave
The maternity allowance is paid directly to you instead of the employer. http://www.kela.fi/web/en/pregnancy_maternity-allowancePoison Ivy wrote:Hi,
I've been trying to find it on the >Kela site but it's not clear to me: what happens to your maternity allowance if you become unemployed just before your maternity leave starts?
Re: Becoming unemployed before maternity leave
Care to tell more accurately what is the (potential) situation?
Basically you can't be fired unless the whole location is shut down if you've informed your employer about the pregnancy. Those on fixed term contract about to expire are in a weaker position although being pregnant is not in itself an acceptable reason not to renew the contract.
Basically you can't be fired unless the whole location is shut down if you've informed your employer about the pregnancy. Those on fixed term contract about to expire are in a weaker position although being pregnant is not in itself an acceptable reason not to renew the contract.
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Re: Becoming unemployed before maternity leave
Hi,
I have a permanent contract and my pregnancy is no secret. I'm just feeling as if the employer is looking for a legal way to get me out anyway . Making my life very difficult at the moment :s
I have a permanent contract and my pregnancy is no secret. I'm just feeling as if the employer is looking for a legal way to get me out anyway . Making my life very difficult at the moment :s
Re: Becoming unemployed before maternity leave
You're pretty secure as things are now. Stick to your job.
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Re: Becoming unemployed before maternity leave
Join an union and if you get fired, contact their lawyers.Poison Ivy wrote: I have a permanent contract and my pregnancy is no secret. I'm just feeling as if the employer is looking for a legal way to get me out anyway . Making my life very difficult at the moment :s
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Re: Becoming unemployed before maternity leave
Thanks for the replies! Yes, glad I am part of the union!!