Maternity Leave
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We have gathered together some of the issues for pregnant workers and new or future parents during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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*If you are on this page because you are experiencing severe delays to the processing of your MA claim, and you are in need of emergency support, you can contact the DWP Maternity Allowance team on: 0800 169 0283 (telephone); 0800 169 0286 (textphone)* What is Maternity Allowance? Maternity Allowance (MA) is a benefit for […]
read more on What work can you do during Maternity/Adoption/Shared Parental Leave? What work can you do during Maternity/Adoption/Shared Parental Leave?
Sometimes women want to do some paid work while still being on maternity leave.
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Find out how to calculate your entitlement.
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Do you have more than one employer? Find out how this will affect your maternity leave and pay.
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read more on Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Rights for new and expecting parents Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Rights for new and expecting parents
We have gathered together some of the issues for pregnant workers and new or future parents during the Coronavirus pandemic.
read more on What is Maternity Leave? How long is it? How do you qualify for it? What is Maternity Leave? How long is it? How do you qualify for it?
Maternity leave - A guide to the law for employees
read more on Your rights as an employee during maternity leave Your rights as an employee during maternity leave
While you are on maternity leave, you continue to benefit from all of your rights and benefits (except remuneration) as though you were at work. You can read our article on calculating maternity pay to help you work out what kind of pay you can get while on maternity leave. This article will clarify what […]
read more on Maternity Allowance Maternity Allowance
*If you are on this page because you are experiencing severe delays to the processing of your MA claim, and you are in need of emergency support, you can contact the DWP Maternity Allowance team on: 0800 169 0283 (telephone); 0800 169 0286 (textphone)* What is Maternity Allowance? Maternity Allowance (MA) is a benefit for […]
read more on What work can you do during Maternity/Adoption/Shared Parental Leave? What work can you do during Maternity/Adoption/Shared Parental Leave?
Sometimes women want to do some paid work while still being on maternity leave.
read more on FAQs – working during Maternity, Adoption or Shared Parental Leave FAQs – working during Maternity, Adoption or Shared Parental Leave
Can I work while on Maternity/Adoption/Shared parental leave? Yes and No! If you receive Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), Statutory Adoption Pay (SAP) or Maternity Allowance (MA) then you can work up to 10 Keeping in Touch (KIT) days for your employer. If you receive Shared Parental Pay (ShPP) you can work up to 20 Shared Parental […]
read more on What can I do when my employer refuses to pay my Statutory Maternity Pay and other Statutory Payments? What can I do when my employer refuses to pay my Statutory Maternity Pay and other Statutory Payments?
Problems with Statutory Maternity Pay, Statutory Paternity Pay, Statutory Adoption Pay and Statutory Sick Pay.
read more on Calculating maternity pay Calculating maternity pay
Find out how to calculate your entitlement.
read more on Maternity and Pregnancy Discrimination – a guide to your rights Maternity and Pregnancy Discrimination – a guide to your rights
A guide for employees about maternity discrimination.
read more on Frequently asked questions about health and safety after maternity leave Frequently asked questions about health and safety after maternity leave
Do I have any health and safety rights when I go back to work? I had an emergency caesarean at 34 weeks but my baby was stillborn. I’ve had my 26 weeks maternity leave and I’m back at work as a care assistant but I am in pain and it’s hard to lift the patients. […]
read more on Redundancy while on or shortly after maternity leave, adoption leave or shared parental leave Redundancy while on or shortly after maternity leave, adoption leave or shared parental leave
Information on your rights if you are made redundant while on maternity leave or just after you return to work.
read more on Pay and Allowances during Maternity Leave Pay and Allowances during Maternity Leave
This article sets out the statutory pay and allowances payable during maternity leave and details how to determine your eligibility and make a claim.
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Am I entitled to Statutory Maternity Pay? To work out entitlement to Statutory Maternity Pay you need to check (i) your length of service and (ii) if you have earned enough. An important date for Statutory Maternity Pay is the 15th week before the week the baby is due – this is called the qualifying […]
read more on Maternity calendar – baby’s first year Maternity calendar – baby’s first year
You can use our popular maternity calendar after your baby is born to check your entitlements, see what you might be able to claim and plan your return to work.
read more on Notice for maternity leave Notice for maternity leave
Information explaining how and when to give your employer notice for maternity leave.
read more on Your rights if you are on maternity leave and pregnant again Your rights if you are on maternity leave and pregnant again
Information on your right to take a further period of maternity leave and pay if you get pregnant whilst on maternity leave.
read more on Maternity leave and pay if you have more than one employer Maternity leave and pay if you have more than one employer
Do you have more than one employer? Find out how this will affect your maternity leave and pay.