How do you inform your manager that you are pregnant?

Now that I’ve been through it, here are some concrete tactics for approaching this potentially uncomfortable discussion.

Tell Your Boss First. Period.
Wait Until Your First-Trimester Screen is Complete. Most pregnancy guides shy away from giving any clear timelines for revealing the news.
Don’t “Break” the News, Share It.

How do you email a manager after maternity leave?

“Dear MANAGER’S NAME, I’m really excited about getting back to work, as I come to the end of my maternity leave. As per our previous agreement, my first day back in the office will be DATE. Please let this letter serve notice of my intended return.

When to write out of office message for maternity leave?

It may seem silly to write this before you actually go on maternity leave, but when the time comes, the last thing you want to focus on is spell-checking an out-of-office message. It’ll save you (and your co-workers) lots of stress if this is ready to go the second you’re ready to leave.

When to meet with your boss after maternity leave?

Any lifestyle changes that will affect your schedule (e.g., you’ll be pumping twice a day, you’ll need to leave the office early because your day nurse is leaving, etc.) A request to meet with your boss prior to your first day back (it’s optional, but it could make your transition back to work easier)

Where can I find maternity guidelines for employees?

The section on the web on ‘ Maternity Leave – Guidelines for Employees ‘ which covers most of the key areas on which she may need further information; or The HR representative – to ensure that the member of staff understands her entitlement to leave, dates for notification, etc.

Can a member of staff return to work after maternity leave?

If the member of staff is unable to return from maternity leave on the agreed date due to illness, she must provide the University with a medical certificate to cover her absence, and normal sick leave provisions will apply. Under normal circumstances, you will be given sufficient notice to organise temporary cover for the maternity leave.

How to send out maternity leave out of office message?

I am out of the office on maternity leave until (date you expect to return). If you need immediate assistance please contact (name of colleague covering for you, with contact details, your manager’s email, or a phone number). (If you have certain projects you cover list the project name and the person covering you).

Do you send a maternity letter to your boss?

In other words, it’s not to be confused with the maternity leave letter you send your boss asking for leave. They are two different documents. First, as these letters are not technically business correspondence, you can choose to keep the tone friendly and casual if you’d like.

What to write to colleagues before maternity leave?

As you can see, using a maternity leave farewell letter helps to bridge the gap until you return. Your fellow employees are informed when you leave and return. Plus, they know how grateful you are for their assistance during the past months.

When do you go back to work after maternity leave?

When you first begin maternity leave, it may feel like you’ll have a nearly endless amount of time away from the office. But all too quickly those weeks or months of leave come to an end. Then comes the transition back to the workplace, which can often be a challenge.