Boss expects me to read emails during maternity. Is this normal? FTM here

Question

Hi Mummies i am going on ML during week 38 and my boss told me 2days before my ML that he wants to have a handover call on the day my ML starts?! He also said if there are emails that need my help he might ask me during ML. I have been very nice n considerate to only take ML for 2.5mths and stagger the remaining 1.5mths in future. I have already emailed my handover and everything and told him wk38 onwards i might be in labour/on bed rest/ not available. He replied by saying by ur edd is later right? #firsttimemom

itsallabout_mytwokids · Accepted Answer

You should tell him off though. ML is a preparation time for your little one and yourself as well as getting rest. He cannot force you to do so unless you do it willingly.