Maternity pay help !

[MummytoLiam]

I've just gone back to work after being on maternity but found out I'm pregnant due about oct 17th but my employer says I won't get smp will I be entiltled to anything, have any others mums gone bk to work like this

 

[My_First]

Did you get SMP the first time around? I can't see why you wouldn't get it if you did?

 

[MummytoLiam]

Yh I got it first time round but apparently I won't be able to this time not sure why

 

[My_First]

How long will you have been at work for this time around before number 2 is due?

 

[mummyfin]

You still should unless you've cut back your hours.

 

[MummytoLiam]

I started back on 7 feb found out pregnant 8th but will be at work till aug/sept so 6-7 months before babe due I was doing 40 now doing 36 so not much difference

 

[My_First]

Then you will be entitled to it. When you get your mat b form from the midwife they employer will have to tick a box saying why you are/not enties to mat leave. I see no reason why you wouldn't be as being on maternity leave is a continuity of service.

 

[wishuwerehere]

I thought you had to be back at work 3 months to be entitled?

 

[MummytoLiam]

I think I will ring benefits up Monday and see

 

[My_First]

I thought you had to be back at work 3 months to be entitled?

And she will be.

Detail is here:

https://www.worksmart.org.uk/rights/my_maternity_leave_is_about_to_finish

 

[LDC]

I think you should be entitled to it too, if not you can claim Maternity Allowance through the job centre xx