Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

I’m currently not earnings any incoming and no maternity leave. Would I be entitled to child benefit if so how do I apply?

Hi all! I work as self employed and essentially I’m only getting government maternity pay whilst I’m off, which I’m going to really struggle with. Does anyone know of any work from home jobs that are realistic during maternity leave? xx

Is the double child benefit payment true or false? Am due my weekly benefit on Friday but it’s not the 3rd so dose this mean I won’t get or am so confused haha

Hello! My husband and I started parental leave on august 17, we are taking leave at the same time & shared the weeks. When will our leave end? On service Canada, it says end of claim august 9 2025 It says December 1 my claim changed to parental? I don’t understand

9mth- 2yr old funding for working parents. Do you still get the 15 hours per week whilst you’re on maternity leave?? I’ve had a look at the gov website and I feel it contradicts itself. You obviously have to confirm details every 3 months so I’m worried that when I’m on maternity it will say I’m not entitled till I ...

In need of some some company with the kids and without 😀 im 37 with a 20 month old

Guys please I desperately need someone to help me around the house with stuff! We have so much work but don’t know anyone affordable and reliable 😫 if you know anyone please give me a shout x

I haven’t worked for my current employer long enough so need to claim maternity allowance instead of getting SMP. Just wondering if anyone else is struggling with baby brain and filling out this form?! So many dates and so much thinking 😵‍💫🫣😂

*Child birth etc

I have to go back to work in April and I'm just so sad about it. My May baby is my second child and I thought I'd get the most out of this mat leave because I wasn't doing everything for the first time, but it has seem to have flown by. Anyone else feeling rubbish about going back to work? Xx

I've seen different views on here and just curious with people's opinions

Hi am I still entitled to the maternity grant. I’m pregnant and working however I’m a single mother? Thanks x

Has anyone ever took their boss to a tribunal regarding maternity discrimination?

Bonus: tell me what you did on that day off in the comments

Is anyone receiving Maternity pay & universal credit? I was told I’m not eligible as maternity is classed as an income is this true?

Mums, my mind is boggled and I’m sure you’ll be able to help me! My maternity allowance ended on 29th November (started on 1st March so 39 weeks), I last received a payment on 21st November (week 38), am I right in thinking I am due 1 more payment? Or have others received the final payment on the date theirs ended (...

Can anyway give a rough idea of what my SMP payments will be after tax/NI deductions? Im on my period of SMP only and panicking slightly 🙃😬

I’m graduating this month with my associates in business administration. I’ve been applying to jobs but haven’t had much luck

Has anyone else fallen pregnant on maternity leave and did not return to work in between? Specifically in Canada. I haven’t contacted my work yet about it but I’m wondering can they let me go? Or will I be able to keep my position after taking an extended leave (unpaid obviously)

anyone has positive stories / tips re working from home with a baby? Or am I delusional that it might work out?