Hello
I just found out that my personal qualifying period for SMP is during the 8 weeks before the 3rd March 2013 (the baby is due on 22nd June 2013; please correct me if I?ve miscalculated my qualifying period). I?ve been working for my current employer for 7.5 years now, continuously and full-time, but won?t receive any maternity pay from him in addition to SMP.
I read on DWP?s website that ?sick pay, overtime, bonus payments, arrears of pay and even, in most circumstances, holiday pay, must all be included if you actually get them at this time. It is when you get the money that counts, not when it was earned.? Bad luck then, that my annual bonus was paid two months before my qualifying period, in November 2012, and won?t be considered at all! (Again, please correct me if I?m wrong!) I find this a grossly unfair rule, as my employer awarded me the bonus for my loyalty and professional achievements throughout the year and so it should, in my opinion (of course), be factored into the calculations for the first 6 weeks of SMP (90% of my salary). It would make a big difference for us financially, as my boyfriend and I will be struggling immensely as it is.
I?m wondering if anybody has any advice on how I could get my bonus considered in the SMP. Persuading my boss to pay another bonus during the qualifying period (i.e. with the next monthly payroll the latest) which can be taken off my salary again after the qualifying period? Any clever ideas that are legal but also fair with respect to my personal situation are very welcome!
Thank you!
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Bonus consideration during/outside qualifying period for SMP
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georgina127 · 30/01/2013 15:41
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