Is it considered to be "Working" during Maternity leave!!

[tapash]

I am on maternity leave for 39 weeks and took another 13 weeks as UNPAID maternity leave. I am going back to work at the end of 52 weeks.

I am just wondering does it affect my eligibility of PR due to unpaid maternity leave? Am I considered to be working during this period?

[vinny]

See also Does time off to look after new born affect worker status.

[tapash]

See also Does time off to look after new born affect worker status.

Thanks Vinny!! Great post, made lot of things clear. But It did not became clear for me what shall I write on the application form. Just because I am going back to work after the maternity period (while I was receiving maternity pay), Am I still as a Working or not working person?

[boloney]

You are still employed even when you are unpaid.

[tapash]

You are still employed even when you are unpaid.

Thanks. The reason I am asking is because, there is a section in the application where the question asked about "Temporary Incapacity". Just wondering. if I would have to fill in for the period of maternity leave??!!

(4) Temporary incapacity
9.7 If, during the relevant qualifying period, you were/your sponsor was temporarily unable to work or pursue self-employed activity due to an illness or accident, please give details below:
Nature of the illness or accident:
Period(s) during which you/they were unable to work: