Maternity Leave Calculator
Calculate your maternity leave duration, paid weeks, and estimated maternity pay based on your country's specific rules. Enter your expected due date, country, and average weekly earnings to get instant calculations for your maternity leave entitlement.
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Examples
Example 1: UK Maternity Leave
A full-time employee in the UK earning £500 per week with an expected due date 3 months away would be eligible for 52 weeks of maternity leave. The first 6 weeks are paid at 90% (£450/week), followed by 33 weeks at £172.48/week or 90% (whichever is lower), totaling approximately £7,200 in maternity pay.
Example 2: US Maternity Leave (FMLA)
A US employee who has worked for their employer for at least 12 months and 1,250 hours is eligible for 12 weeks of unpaid leave under FMLA. Some states like California, New York, and New Jersey offer paid family leave programs with partial wage replacement.
Example 3: Canada Maternity Leave
A Canadian employee with 600 insurable hours in the last 52 weeks earning $1,000 per week would receive 15 weeks of maternity leave at 55% of earnings ($550/week), up to a maximum of $650/week, totaling approximately $8,250 in Employment Insurance benefits.
How This Calculator Works
The Maternity Leave Calculator uses country-specific rules to determine your eligibility, leave duration, and pay. Here's how it works:
- Enter your information: Provide your expected due date (or leave start date), select your country, and enter your average weekly earnings.
- Eligibility check: The calculator checks if you meet your country's qualifying requirements (e.g., minimum weeks of employment, minimum earnings).
- Leave duration: Based on your country's rules, it calculates your total maternity leave entitlement (typically 12-52 weeks depending on country).
- Pay calculation: It calculates your weekly and total maternity pay based on your country's payment structure (percentage of earnings, fixed rates, or combinations).
- Results breakdown: You'll see a detailed breakdown of paid vs unpaid weeks, weekly pay amount, and total estimated pay.
Important: The calculator provides estimates based on general country rules. Your actual entitlement may vary based on your specific employment contract, employer policies, and local regulations. Always verify with your HR department or local authorities.
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