Becoming unemployed before maternity leave

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Poison Ivy
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Becoming unemployed before maternity leave

Post by Poison Ivy » Mon Sep 07, 2015 8:29 pm

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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FinnGuyHelsinki
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Re: Becoming unemployed before maternity leave

Post by FinnGuyHelsinki » Tue Sep 08, 2015 7:28 am

Poison 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?
The maternity allowance is paid directly to you instead of the employer. http://www.kela.fi/web/en/pregnancy_maternity-allowance

Rip
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Re: Becoming unemployed before maternity leave

Post by Rip » Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:22 am

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.

Poison Ivy
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Re: Becoming unemployed before maternity leave

Post by Poison Ivy » Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:32 pm

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

Rip
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Re: Becoming unemployed before maternity leave

Post by Rip » Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:54 pm

You're pretty secure as things are now. Stick to your job.

betelgeuse
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Re: Becoming unemployed before maternity leave

Post by betelgeuse » Tue Sep 08, 2015 11:28 pm

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
Join an union and if you get fired, contact their lawyers.

Poison Ivy
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Re: Becoming unemployed before maternity leave

Post by Poison Ivy » Wed Sep 09, 2015 2:12 pm

Thanks for the replies! Yes, glad I am part of the union!!


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