It's essentially a contract that says you will be employed during the period of a given person's maternity leave, however long that may be. When they return to

It's essentially a contract that says you will be employed during the period of a given person's maternity leave, however long that may be. When they return to work, your contract expires. Here (UK) there are provisions in employment law that allow you to be dismissed because the person you're covering for has returned. Some details: http://www.personneltoday.com/hr/arranging-cover-maternity-leave/ http://www.personneltoday.com/hr/arranging-cover-maternity-l...