Maternity Benefits Guide - Hampshire County Council

5 Maternity Benefits Procedure
When: What to do: See:
Step 1 Section 6
As soon as possible
after you know you’re
pregnant…
Inform your line manager and HR (through
PCSS) of your pregnancy.
PCSS will send you a letter (reference M1)
which includes a link to a copy of this
Maternity Benefits Guide. This letter
contains a blank form M1 for you to
complete (step 3) and your named
caseworker.
Your caseworker will provide your line
manager with a letter (reference M2) and
the leaflet entitled "Risk Assessment for
New and Expectant Mothers at Work".
Step 2 Section 6 & 7
Once you have
received a copy of this
Maternity Benefits
Guide …
Read the guide to gain an overview of the
maternity benefits that may be available to
you.
Discuss with your line manager, your
intentions with regard to maternity leave
(e.g. when you propose to commence
maternity leave etc).
You and your line manager should
complete the risk assessment together.
Your line manager will take appropriate
action if a substantial risk is identified to
ensure your health and safety.
Step 3 Section 8
After initial discussions
with your line manager,
and no later than the
end of the 15th week
before the expected
week of childbirth
(unless this is not
reasonably practicable)
and at least 28 days
before your intend to
commence maternity
leave…
Inform your line manager by giving 28 days
written notice of the expected week of
childbirth (EWC) and the date you intend
to start maternity leave.
To do this complete form M1 and ensure
your line manager has also signed it.
Return form M1 to your caseworker at
PCSS with a copy of your MAT B1
Certificate attached, counter signed by
your line manager to indicate they have
viewed the original.
The MAT B1 certificate is issued to you by
your doctor or midwife after week 20 of
pregnancy.
All details on your M1 form will be
checked against your pay record to ensure
accurate service dates.
Your line manager should retain a copy of
your M1 form for your personnel file.
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