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SoonToBeMrs · Feb 20th, 2009, 09:54 AM

..but I'm in third tri and I figured anyone going on maternity leave would know about this and would also be in Tri 3..

The company i work for are going bust.

I am being made redundant as of next Friday.

After giving my MAT B1 form to my employer many weeks ago, and my employer having my written statement of pregnancy for many months, It was only today when I asked my boss ina meeting about maternity pay etc that I was told I am not entitled to it through the company.

I have been told differently.

I was told that in order to qualify, I would have to have been working for the company for at least 26 weeks by the 15th week before baby is due. Well I started working there on 25th June 2008, and I am now exactly 29 weeks pregnant. I work out that I am entitled.

Anyone else want to challenge me? Lol

Is this right??

danapeter36 · Feb 20th, 2009, 09:56 AM

Yes you are def entitled xxx

katycam · Feb 20th, 2009, 09:59 AM

I think you should be getting it, might be best to ring up and check?

Who is eligible?To qualify for Statutory Maternity Pay you must have been:

employed by the same employer continuously (some breaks do not interrupt continuous employment) for at least 26 weeks into the 15th week before the week your baby is due; and
earning an average of at least £90 a week (before tax)

If you believe your employer's decision not to pay SMP to you is wrong, or that you are not getting the correct amount, then you should contact HM Revenue and Customs (Statutory Payments Disputes team) on 0191 225 5221. They make decisions on SMP where the employer and employee cannot agree.

lillysmum · Feb 20th, 2009, 10:00 AM

it sounds like yu are are entitled and i reckon you should see citizens advice about it make sure you are getting all the rights you rightfully deserve.....

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/...ts/DG_10029290

I am pretty sure that the company claim the money back for your maternity (i could be wrong though) check out the link its got a lot of stuff about mat pay rights.

hope you get this sorted without too much stress to you.

ruth222 · Feb 20th, 2009, 10:01 AM

Ooo tough one! I am also from your end - swindon! Hehe. Its prob different with me as my contract is actually ending as from 30 Apr so I am entitled to SMP but not entitled to any pay through the company, but I'm not sure its different if you are being made redundant I would have thought you had more rights!

k8y · Feb 20th, 2009, 13:00 PM

Hi ladies. I found this website really usefull, Its like a questionare you fill out and then they tell you if and what you are entitled to and who from.

http://tiger.direct.gov.uk/cgi-bin/maternity.cgi

Hope this is helpful ! Katie. x

icculcaz · Feb 20th, 2009, 14:27 PM

you would need to apply 4 it via job centre plus hun.xx

Feb 20th, 2009, 09:54 AM	#1
SoonToBeMrs Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Swindon, Wilts Posts: 13	This is probably in the wrong place... ..but I'm in third tri and I figured anyone going on maternity leave would know about this and would also be in Tri 3.. The company i work for are going bust. I am being made redundant as of next Friday. After giving my MAT B1 form to my employer many weeks ago, and my employer having my written statement of pregnancy for many months, It was only today when I asked my boss ina meeting about maternity pay etc that I was told I am not entitled to it through the company. I have been told differently. I was told that in order to qualify, I would have to have been working for the company for at least 26 weeks by the 15th week before baby is due. Well I started working there on 25th June 2008, and I am now exactly 29 weeks pregnant. I work out that I am entitled. Anyone else want to challenge me? Lol Is this right??

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danapeter36 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 5,282	Yes you are def entitled xxx

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katycam Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 2,281	I think you should be getting it, might be best to ring up and check? Who is eligible?To qualify for Statutory Maternity Pay you must have been: employed by the same employer continuously (some breaks do not interrupt continuous employment) for at least 26 weeks into the 15th week before the week your baby is due; and earning an average of at least £90 a week (before tax) If you believe your employer's decision not to pay SMP to you is wrong, or that you are not getting the correct amount, then you should contact HM Revenue and Customs (Statutory Payments Disputes team) on 0191 225 5221. They make decisions on SMP where the employer and employee cannot agree.

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lillysmum Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dundee Posts: 3,825	it sounds like yu are are entitled and i reckon you should see citizens advice about it make sure you are getting all the rights you rightfully deserve..... http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/...ts/DG_10029290 I am pretty sure that the company claim the money back for your maternity (i could be wrong though) check out the link its got a lot of stuff about mat pay rights. hope you get this sorted without too much stress to you.

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ruth222 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lincoln Posts: 644	Ooo tough one! I am also from your end - swindon! Hehe. Its prob different with me as my contract is actually ending as from 30 Apr so I am entitled to SMP but not entitled to any pay through the company, but I'm not sure its different if you are being made redundant I would have thought you had more rights!

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k8y Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,912	Hi ladies. I found this website really usefull, Its like a questionare you fill out and then they tell you if and what you are entitled to and who from. http://tiger.direct.gov.uk/cgi-bin/maternity.cgi Hope this is helpful ! Katie. x

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icculcaz Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: doncaster uk. Posts: 2,734	you would need to apply 4 it via job centre plus hun.xx

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