Is there a certain time , or number of weeks until due date, where an employer might tell you that you have to go on leave? As an example, my old employer used to say you had to start your leave at least 6 weeks before due date, but you could apply for special permission to start a bit later.
Is it the same every where, or does it really depend on what the rules are at you particular compnay, and maybe something to do with kind of work you do?