Do the new maternity leave provisions apply to all instances of maternity leave?
Yes, for maternity leave commenced after the date of certification. If you are the birth mother with at least 24 months of service you will be entitled to 14 weeks full pay plus 38 weeks at 60% for each instance of maternity leave applied for after the date of certification. If my fixed term contract expires after a period of parental leave at 60% pay, am I required to pay back any money if I haven’t been back at work for a period equivalent to the period of parental leave at 60%? No, you will not be subject to the repayment provisions of the maternity leave clause if your fixed term contract is not renewed by the university. This only applies in the event of resignation.
