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So ny hubby just got laid off at work & I am at home with our 3 year old & six month old. I was working full time before I went off on maternity leave, so hubby went back to work after being a full time stay at home dad. I rang ny employer to say I am thinking of coming back partime to start with as we need money…obviously. My employer stated that they don’t have to take me back until my six months us up & even then he doesn’t know if there will be a position for me with the way the company is going right now. I honestly thought I had more rights & was able to get my position back. I rang fairwork & apparently they can get rid of me with notice. Hubby has applied for many other jobs but there’s honestly not much out there unless you are a backpacker or someone who will work for less than minimum wage. Now we are literally in struggle town.


Posted by lozzamill, 1st June 2014


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  • I am astounded that your employer can’t guarantee you a position. I always thought that if you had worked full time previously and went on maternity leave, then employers were obliged to keep your position open. Gee that’s really encouraging women to get into the workforce. How terrible for you. I really do feel for you and wish you and your family luck.


    • I agree that it’s not to encouraging for woman to take maternity leave if there’s no guarantee of a job.

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