Gov't Paid Maternity Leave Question.

[Jakabella]

I have been reading through all the info on the CL website but Im still a bit confused (can I claim baby brain??)

I work 2 days a week and have been for the past 18 months back at my old job.

We currently get a small payment from CL and get a top up at the end of the year as we always over estimate.

Bub #2 is due mid March.

I will register on line in the next few weeks as you can do it 3 months in advance.

Do I qualify for the paid matt leave??

I think that I tick all the boxes but ppl keep telling me different things!

Also the paid matt leave would be more than I am currently earning working my 2 days - if you are eligable do you get the full amoutn or do you only get the sae amount as what I am earning now??

Hope that makes some sense??

TIA
Kate

[Joeve]

I think you get the whole lot regardless, provided you have worked x number of hours in the preceeding months (which you would if you worked more than 8 hours per week.) My friend told me this, so maybe someone more knowlegdeable will tell you more accurately than me!

[Jakabella]

Thanks Joeve!

[LionsandBears]

You'll get the whole amount, less tax. It sounds like you'll be eligible. My understanding is you need to have worked 330 hours over at least 10 months in the last 13 months.

[Jakabella]

I work 16 hrs a week atm. I started at 12 hrs a week for 12 months then went to 16 hrs a week for the last 6 months...

[Jakabella]

Cool thanks BG. I understood that one a lot better!

I guess im going to find out in a few weeks when I register!! Even though I am going to register early (like they recomend) the payments would only start after the bub is born right??

[briggsy's girl]

as long as you qualify you get the whole lot

you need to have worked 10 of the 13months prior to edd, at least 10 hours a week (*from memory), at least 330 hours worked in that time, no more than 9 weeks between work days in that time

i havent had full training but this is the gist


this is the clearest web reference i can find
Family Assistance Office | Working Parents Eligibility