Wednesday 31 August 2016

What records to keep for Statutory maternity pay



As an employer you must keep records for SMP. these records include:

  • proof of pregnancy
  • the date SMP started
  • the SMP payments (including dates)
  • any weeks you didn't pay SMP and why

Tuesday 30 August 2016

Statutory maternity pay



Statutory maternity pay is the pay that is given to a mother to be. SMP can be paid up to 39 weeks and can be taken before the baby is due. There are 4 factors that qualify someone for SMP, these are:

  • evidence of pregnancy
  • give a good enough notice
  • worked long enough
  •  earned enough