Maternity & Parental Leave
Working during maternity leave
Your SMP will not be jeopardised if you can show that continuous service with the... read more
Maternity Pay
Employment Rights
What happens to maternity leave if the business changes owners?
If the maternity package is not set out in your contract of employment this does not... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Contract work and maternity rights: ask the expert
If your contract has ended before you go on maternity leave you will not get the... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Should pay rise be included in SMP?: ask the expert
SMP is paid for 39 weeks in total. The first 6 weeks is paid at 90% of your salary, but... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Different maternity packages in the same firm: ask the expert
Your employer needs to operate the maternity policy consistently so if the policy has not... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Can you claim tax on maternity pay?
All Maternity Pay is taxable. (However Maternity Allowance as a benefit is not.) You may... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Could I be asked to pay back SMP?: ask the expert
I understand that you think that you should not qualify for SMP because you earn just... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Maternity rights and self-employment
Maternity rights around self-employment is a complex area and growing more complex by the... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Calculating SMP statutory maternity pay: ask the experts
SMP rate is calculated on an employee’s "normal weekly" earnings. This is calculated as... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Calculating maternity pay: ask the expert
SMP rate is calculated on an employee’s "normal weekly" earnings. This is calculated as... read more
Self Employment
SMP and tax allowances: ask the expert
I understand what you are trying to do and what you want the outcome to be. Lets see if... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Adding accrued holiday after SMP finishes: ask the expert
In short, your employer is wrong! Your employment rights are protected while you are on... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Do I qualify for Maternity Allowance if I do two part-time jobs: ask the expert
Statutory Maternity Pay eligibility is based on earning what is called the Lower Earnings... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Role changed during pregnancy: ask the expert
Congratulations on your pregnancy! You referred to Company Sick Pay - are you actually... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Pregnant and on a fixed-term contract: ask the expert
A fixed-term contract means a contract of employment that will terminate:- - on expiry of... read more
Employment Rights
Tax on redundancy and maternity pay: ask the expert
I am afraid you are right on all counts. Your payment in lieu of notice is taxable. Your... read more
Employment Rights
Tax issues on redundancy and notice payment: ask the expert
You are right on all counts. Your payment in lieu of notice is taxable. Your redundancy... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Am I entitled to maternity pay: ask the expert
You will not qualify for Statutory Maternity Pay (to qualify for SMP you must have been... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Maternity leave and bank holidays
Maternity leave and bank holidays Your employer has refused your request to an... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
What to do if your maternity allowance isn’t paid
Given that you are on maternity leave, you have additional rights. You have the right to... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Pregnant after handing in my notice: ask the expert
You are entitled to receive SMP from your employer provided you have been continuously... read more
