The last thing you should be doing is attempting to understand eligibility requirements or questioning whether your employer has accurately determined your statutory compensation.
This is where many employees run into problems, especially when statutory payments are handled through payroll processing. However, this is where a lot of workers make mistakes. A missed date, an incorrect average earnings figure or an overlooked form can hold up payments you’re counting on.
You deserve to begin this new chapter without financial uncertainty.
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When you take time off following the birth or adoption of a child, your employer will provide you with government-backed benefits known as Statutory Maternity Pay and Statutory Paternity Pay.
• Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP):
Is normally paid for up to 39 weeks, with 90% of your average weekly income going towards the first six weeks.
• Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP ):
Allows eligible fathers or partners to take up to 2 weeks off, paid at either £184.03 a week or 90% of their average weekly earnings, whichever is lower.
These payments ensure financial stability during one of life’s most significant turning points, but they are processed through payroll and subject to tax and National Insurance.
We guide you through eligibility, forms, and payments.
Your employment status and length of service with your employer determine your eligibility.
You must:
• Be an employee earning at least £123 a week (before tax)
• Have worked for the same employer for at least 26 weeks by the end of the qualifying week
• Provide the right notice and proof of pregnancy or adoption
You might still be eligible for HMRC’s Maternity Allowance if you work for yourself or are not eligible for statutory compensation.
It can be difficult to navigate maternity and paternity pay regulations, particularly when there are a lot of forms, deadlines, and employer communications.
From determining eligibility and calculating compensation to guaranteeing HMRC compliance and precise payroll submissions, we can handle it all for you.
No more guessing how much you’re owed or when you’ll get paid. We ensure that your payments are stress-free, compliant, and made on time.
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