Can I do casual work whilst on maternity leave?

[leigh5tom]

Basically, I used to work in a care home full time, but left a year ago to start a new job. However, I am still employed with them as a Casual worker. I haven't done any casual shifts though.
I claim SMP from my full time job, but wondered if I could do casual work for the care home? I have been employed by them for 3 years.

Thank you ! x

 

[Vesta]

No. If you're working (even casually), you would no longer be on maternity leave. So you would no longer be able to claim SMP.

 

[maidelyn]

You can work 10 days as KIT days, the only way to do anymore is as self-employed rather than an employee I believe.

 

[Dinah93]

You can't do self employed work while claiming SMP, it still counts as work.

 

[maidelyn]

"If you do any work in a self-employed capacity during your MPP, then such work will not affect your SMP."
Link to Department of work & pensions
Further investigation may be warranted......