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    Pregnant Contractors

    Hi All,

    I've been a contract Project Manager for 4 years and I have just discovered I'm pregnant, due March 2019. I'm currently under contract with a client until September 2018 (likely to be extended).

    I just wondered if anyone has any advice/thoughts around this scenario in terms of; when to tell the client, working from home contact jobs (if they exist?). Dealing with recruitment agents.

    I understand that I can claim maternity pay via my company? (I'll need to get in contact with my accountant about this one)

    Just any advice or things to consider would be really handy.

    Thank you!

    #2
    We've had this topic pop up a couple of times with some good advice for you to read. Might also be worth dropping the posters a line to see how they went on.

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      #3
      See if client is willing to take you on as a permie (obviously don't tell them your current state yet), then you get paid maternity leave, then go back to contracting when ready, or stay permie if the more predictable income suits your situation better.
      Maybe tomorrow, I'll want to settle down. Until tomorrow, I'll just keep moving on.

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        #4
        Originally posted by Hobosapien View Post
        See if client is willing to take you on as a permie (obviously don't tell them your current state yet), then you get paid maternity leave, then go back to contracting when ready, or stay permie if the more predictable income suits your situation better.
        You'll find that most employers have rules regarding maternity leave and length of service.
        Old Greg - In search of acceptance since Mar 2007. Hoping each leap will be his last.

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          #5
          Congratulations!

          Be honest with the client for the happiest outcome. I'd not advise trying a permie application only to tell them you're on leave a few months later, that negative emotion will drain you in the end.

          You've a good amount of time ahead to plan things out with the client. 4 years tell me they like what they've got, they've got reason to work something out. Use that to argue a good deal for both of you.
          "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

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            #6
            Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
            Congratulations!

            Be honest with the client for the happiest outcome. I'd not advise trying a permie application only to tell them you're on leave a few months later, that negative emotion will drain you in the end.

            You've a good amount of time ahead to plan things out with the client. 4 years tell me they like what they've got, they've got reason to work something out. Use that to argue a good deal for both of you.
            Scooty is (for once) spot on. It sounds like there's a lot of goodwill in the business relationship, utilise it to the best advantage for both you and the client. You'll also need to get your agency onside (assuming there is one involved), maybe they'll be happy to supply a temporary replacement for whatever time you need to be off, let us know how it goes.
            Best of luck (on both counts) and Congratulations.
            His heart is in the right place - shame we can't say the same about his brain...

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              #7
              Did you get pregnancy cover from IPSE?
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                #8
                Working from home with a new baby is not going to work

                Get extension until Feb next year and take a year off would be my advice

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Hobosapien View Post
                  See if client is willing to take you on as a permie (obviously don't tell them your current state yet), then you get paid maternity leave, then go back to contracting when ready, or stay permie if the more predictable income suits your situation better.
                  That’s very deceitful.
                  http://www.cih.org/news-article/disp...housing_market

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by PurpleGorilla View Post
                    That’s very deceitful.
                    In my defence, this thread was in 'general' when I posted it and was just playing the outlier.

                    Though on a more serious note it does point out the disadvantage of contracting when circumstances mean you may not be able or willing to work for a period of time, where permanent employment usually means some financial cover and flexibility in the working situation.
                    Maybe tomorrow, I'll want to settle down. Until tomorrow, I'll just keep moving on.

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