I will have been working in my new job for less than 6 months when i go off on maternity leave. I know that this means I will not receive maternity pay from my employer. Do i get any kind of statutory mat pay from the government??
2006-10-05 09:44:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
What country are you in? In the USA I believe the answer is no. However some companies do have maternity pay specifically. To them it is the same thing as Short Term Disability. Does your company have that? Mine is a lousy $250.00/week, but it's better than nothing.
The government might help you out with WIC (food) or something, but I don't think they pay you money.
2006-10-05 09:54:11 · answer #1 · answered by Sherry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't qualify for statutory maternity pay from your employer you should be entitled to maternity allowance which is paid by the government. Pop down to your local job centre or one stop shop to find out more and pick up the forms.
I hope it works out for you.
2006-10-06 15:31:09 · answer #2 · answered by Gail H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have worked 26 weeks in the 66 weeks prior to the expected date of birth, you are entitled to Maternity Allowance. This is a payment of £108 per week for 26 weeks and starts when you finish work, which you can do up to 11 weeks prior to the EDC. This is only applicable if you have earned a minimum of £109/week in the "test period" (the 26 weeks of the 66 weeks). If you have earned less than the req £109, you will get 90% of the average earning. Always submit the payslips with the highest amounts as you get to chose which ones to submit.
I was entitled to this as I had changed jobs during the pregnancy and was not entitled to their stat pay. You do not have to be returning to work to be entitled to this.
If you think you are entitled, find out now, as you need to get the forms in at about week 25.
Hope this helps.
2006-10-05 17:37:16 · answer #3 · answered by Indigo's Mum 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check with your HR department and get the company policy.
Some companies have a policy that you need to have been at the company before the 15th week of pregnancy to be entitled to Occupational maternity pay.
You will still get the statutory maternity pay which is £105/week (or thereabouts)
2006-10-06 11:47:19 · answer #4 · answered by talia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that you can file for disability because in your condition, you fall under that category. I live in California and most companies will give you maternity leave, but not necessarily pay. Know what I mean? Make sure when you file your taxes for this year that you claim the family earned income credit. p.s. You get even more if you stay home with baby. Good luck and congratulations.
2006-10-05 18:08:49 · answer #5 · answered by sherijgriggs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have continual employment you get stat maternity pay. Go on www.dwp.gov.uk to find out exact amount.
If you are not earning then you can also claim your £500 surestart grant
2006-10-05 16:47:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on where you live...in Canada you have to be at a job for 600 hours...to receive maternity/family leave at 55% of your wage...
2006-10-05 17:12:35 · answer #7 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state.
2006-10-05 16:51:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if in uk. Go to: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/lifeevent/benefits/statutory_maternity_pay.asp
2006-10-05 17:02:21 · answer #9 · answered by Annette A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really depends were you are living girl
2006-10-09 15:07:56 · answer #10 · answered by chass_lee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋