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Quitting work after maternity leave

qui001
Jul 15, 2013
3
Question

Dear all,

What are the rules about resigning from maternity leave in Belgium? Can you resign whilst being on maternity leave or to receive the benefits you have to return to work for a certain period after maternity leave and then resign?

Thanks for your advice

L

I am sure someone will answer you about the rules shortly, but I advice you to extend onto parental holiday if you are worried about leaving your baby in a creche. You can have upto 4 months full time if you wish. There are detailed notes in here about this in Fr/NL
http://www.emploi.belgique.be/defaultTab.aspx?id=547

Jul 15, 2013 14:32
J

Whether you return to work or not before you resign makes no difference to the benefits you get post-resignation.

As L suggests, do look into parental leave. Though it may only be worth it if you intend returning to work afterwards.

Jul 15, 2013 14:45
marta.jayes

Hi, i have the same question - if I am quitting work after my congé parental (which followed the maternity leave), do I need to go back for 6 weeks while the notice period runs, or can it run alongside my "congé"? Also, if I resign, would i be entitled to chomage? I thought one only got it if the company had made you redundant, but not by quitting.
Thanks a lot!!

Jan 27, 2014 12:37