Hi all,
looking through all these threads, I've noticed that you need to have been working for the same employer for 12 months to be eligible for maternity leave, but nowhere on the government sites for my state (NSW), does it say what happens if you have been working for the employer for less than 12 months.

The reason I bring this up, is that casual teaching has gotten on my goat. I never know what money I'll have,whether the bills will be covered, etc,and am starting to look for a 'real job'. This gives me a great sense of security, as we are not in a position financially for me to be a SAHM, unfortunately.

However, clearly if/when I get a job, by the time the baby is due in December, I will not have been working with that employer for 12 months. So what happens? Am I expected to pop out and have the baby in my lunch break and go straight back to work? Is there any leave entitlement at all?

Lisa xx