Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave & Pay
- How much paternity leave is a parent entitled to?
- Can an employee take odd days paternity leave?
- Does an employee have to tell the employer when he wants his paternity leave to start?
- Can you help me calculate my employee's statutory entitlements?
- We have an employee working full time with another employer and part time for us. His partner has had a baby and he is now on paternity leave with pay from the main employer. Is he entitled to paternity pay from us?
- Who is entitled to maternity leave?
- Who is entitled to maternity pay?
To qualify for SMP an employee must have worked for her employer for at least 26 weeks prior to the 15th week before the baby is due. Additionally she must have earned at least as much as the National Insurance lower earnings limit in the 8 weeks (or 2 months if paid monthly) prior to the 15th week. The lower earnings limit is currently £90 per week (will be reviewed again April 2009). To use the BERR's ready reckoner to calculate entitlement to maternity leave and pay, go to our links page.
- Is there any assistance for a woman who does not qualify for statutory maternity pay (SMP)?
- How much maternity leave is a woman entitled to?
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