Hello everybody. I have been browsing through the forum and cannot find a post that helps me answer my question.
I am working at a private school in Oman. I have already completed one year so I am eligible for maternity leave. I am due in November (first week). I want to take maternity leave from 24th September to 11th November which is 50 days- the number of days I am allowed according to Omani Labour Law. This is because this is my first pregnancy and I want to rest before the delivery as I will have lots of help after the delivery when my family stay with me.
However, the school has told me that I cannot take leave a week before I am due. Please can someone who has knowledge of this confirm this. According to the OLL, there is no mention of when or how long before or after the leave must be taken. Only 50 days are mentioned, to cover pre- and post-delivery.
I would appreciate it if anyone has any information regarding this. Thank you in advance, it is most appreciated.