Maternity leave question.

[Floweryfields]

Check your parental leave policy as most employers wont let you work somewhere else. Or will ask that you seek approval.
In terms of return they have to offer you the same or equivalent role in terms of hours responsibility and pay, but not necessarily the exact same role. Hope that helps a bit

But what if I want to work less than my current role - do they have to allow that?

[Now we're 3]

My understanding, but I am not certain of the legal position around itso don't quote me, is that if you request to return part time when you return to work that your employer has to present a business case for why part time isn't possible. If they are unable to do so I believe they are obliged within reason to agree to a part time arrangement. I think this is why so many people (mainly mothers) are able to return to work part time after having a child. I think this is legislation rather than what your individual parental leave policy is.

[chody47]

You'd have to check with your employer if you're allowed to work for someone else whilst on leave. My employer doesn't allow this without specific permission.