Introducing maternity leave benefits for British immigrants

According to the British fertility law, women can enjoy maternity leave for up to 52 weeks, of which 39 weeks are paid and the next 13 weeks are unpaid. Here is a brief introduction to the maternity benefits of British immigrants. Welcome to read!

Maternity leave benefits for British immigrants

Notice period

Employees can take maternity leave at any time before the expected date of delivery 1 1 week, but they must inform the employer of the date of taking maternity leave 15 week before the expected date of delivery, and then they must inform the employer at least 28 days in advance if they need to change it.

Compulsory maternity leave

Employees must take compulsory maternity leave for two weeks after delivery. During this period, the employer shall not allow employees to come to work.

General maternity leave

A total of ***26 weeks, the employer must pay the workers according to the statutory maternity leave salary. Employees must work continuously for 26 weeks 15 weeks before the expected date of delivery, and their salary reaches the minimum "national insurance" standard before they are eligible for "statutory maternity leave salary". According to the "statutory maternity leave salary" standard, the first six weeks are 90% of the monthly salary, and the last 33 weeks are paid according to the "maternity leave salary standard".

Extra maternity leave

Those who have served for more than 26 weeks 14 weeks before the expected date of delivery can take extra maternity leave. Additional maternity leave begins at the end of normal maternity leave and can last for up to 26 weeks. For those who ask for extra maternity leave, if they intend to return to work early, they must inform their employers at least 28 days in advance. During the period when the employee requests extra maternity leave, the employer is not required to pay any wages. If a woman does not want to return to work after maternity leave, she must inform her employer in advance according to the regulations, but she does not have to refund the statutory maternity leave salary in full (usually only two months' salary).

Raise maternity leave pay

Many companies can pay employees who have served for a period of time (such as more than one year) during the extra maternity leave. For example, a multinational investment bank provides pregnant female employees who have worked in the company for more than one year with 39 weeks' salary plus 90% of 13 weeks' salary, so if you don't stop working for one year, the annual leave will still accumulate, and the salary is basically the same! Of course, ordinary units don't have such good benefits. Usually your 13 week salary is 90%, and the 26-week salary table is good.

male maternity leave

If the man has served the employer continuously for 26 weeks before the baby is born (15 weeks) or within one week after receiving the notice, he can choose to enjoy the paid maternity leave (1 week (adoption) or 2 weeks (childbirth)) (cannot be used alone). A baby should take leave within 56 days after birth or adoption.

parental leave

After one year of service, after giving birth to or adopting a child, each child can take parental leave (unpaid) for a total of * * * no more than 18 weeks, which should be used before the newborn is five years old (or five years before adoption, or the adoptee reaches 18 years old in another five years at the time of adoption, or the disabled child expires before reaching 18 years old).

Each child can take four weeks of parental leave every year, and the employer should be informed three weeks in advance. Due to commercial factors, employers can ask employees to postpone parental leave within six months. If an employee requests to take parental leave after maternity leave, the employer shall not refuse.

Further reading: the application procedures and fees of skilled immigrants in Britain

Britain's skilled immigration policy is very perfect, and Australia's revision of its commercial immigration policy with reference to the British immigration policy is a strong proof. British immigrants also adopt a scoring system, but compared with the immigration evaluation standards of Canadian and other countries, British skilled immigrants do not impose harsh conditions such as language and occupation, which is very beneficial to China applicants. British immigrants apply quickly, which has great advantages compared with other countries with long application cycle.

I. Application procedures

1. Apply to the British Immigration Bureau and obtain the British high-tech immigration permit;

2. The applicant applies for an entry visa to the British Embassy in China with a permit;

3. The applicant first obtained a two-year British high-tech immigrant visa. After two years, according to the following four situations, you can continue to get a three-year extension of the British high-tech immigrant visa:

(1) If the applicant finds a job in the UK, he can continue to obtain a three-year visa extension for British high-tech immigrants with relevant work certificates;

(2) Applicants who set up their own companies in the UK can continue to obtain a three-year extension of the UK high-tech immigrant visa.

(3) Applicants who work in the UK and start a company by their own employment can continue to obtain a three-year visa extension for British high-tech immigrants with relevant work and company certificates;

Applicants who have neither found a job nor started their own company in Britain should provide sufficient evidence to prove that the plan is in progress, such as several job application forms or business plans, so as to continue to obtain a three-year extension of the British high-tech immigrant visa.

Second, the cost of high-tech immigrants in Britain.

1. Work permit fee: 400.

2. Visa fee: 3,000 RMB.

3. Notarization fee: The fee depends on the notarized materials.

4. Education certification fee: 176.25 (fast service)

5. Hospital medical examination fee: 200 yuan.

Further reading: the welfare of British immigrants

Britain is the birthplace of social welfare system in western Europe, and it is also one of the countries with the most perfect social welfare system so far. It includes three systems: national medical and health system, social service system and social security system, and has the characteristics of high degree of socialization, many projects and strict management.

1. Welfare of children and pregnant women

1) Children's Welfare Fund: Welfare Fund is designed for children under 16. Children between 16 and 18 are also eligible if they are still studying in non-tertiary institutions.

2) Family allowance: If you work at least 16 hours a week, your income is low and you need to take care of at least one child, you are eligible to apply. The allowance depends on the family income and the number of children.

3) Statutory salary of pregnant employees: When an employee is pregnant, the employer must pay the salary every week, and the amount depends on the employee's income and amount.

4) Single parent allowance: Single parents and those who have to take care of their children alone can receive single parent allowance. Apart from child benefits, this allowance is only paid to the first child.

2. Retirement benefits

Basic retirement benefits are set for people who are over retirement age (over 60 for women and over 65 for men) and meet the requirements of national insurance. People who want to take care of underage children can get other benefits.

3. Unemployment benefits

Welfare payments are made every two weeks for one year. Applicants must be able and active in job hunting, and must pay enough first-class national insurance.

4. Welfare of low-income people

1) Income subsidy: set for people who are above 18, whose income is below a certain level, and who work no more than 16 hours per week. Applicants must be able to work and actively seek jobs.

2) Allowance for nursing homes and nursing homes: The applicant has been admitted to nursing homes or nursing homes before1March 3, 9931. They can get higher income subsidies to pay for hospital expenses.

3) City Council tax allowance: handled by the local city Council to help low-income people pay the city Council tax.

4) Rent subsidy: The City Council pays the rent on behalf of those in need.

5) Medical expenses support: free medical expenses, dental treatment, eye examination, glasses or contact lenses.

6) Other financial assistance: If a relative is serving a sentence in prison, the applicant can get income assistance, family allowance, disability work allowance and transportation assistance.