Employer forcing unpaid hours

[Mel_B1981]

given that you are about to start ivf and have no idea how long that journey will take, I wouldnt be staying somewhere I'm miserable to earn 12 months unpaid leave. I'd go find a job I enjoy. If I happen to be there long enough to be entitled to unpaid leave, then great. If not, then not. You dont know what the future may bring. Even if you got pregnant tomorrow and birthed a healthy, live baby 9 months from now, would you really want to go back to work at this place later on?

Just something to think about.

I have 0 intention of coming back here after what my work colleague has been advised today for her maternity leave. Will start looking for a new job effective immediately I think