Link to page elsewhere on MN
It a summary/comparison of maternity benefits around the world.
But for the UK it says this:
"British Mums get 52 weeks off, with up to 90% of their pay. UK Mums can apply for other means tested benefits too."
I don't know anyone at all who got 90% of their pay for 52% weeks. You get 90% of your pay for SIX WEEKS only, then SMP for up to 34 weeks, then a further 3 months without any ££ at all. Your employer may give you further benefits but these would be a bonus, not the norm.
I thought it was going to be an interesting article - but the way the situation in the UK is misrepresented, gives me no faith at all that other countries are being accurately represented either - rendering the entire article rather pointless. I know they have used " up to 90%" but surely that's no excuse as the situation is at best, inaccurately or misleadingly summarised.
AIBU to wonder why the Debt Advisory Centre misrepresented the UK situation so badly? Or am I being overly pinicky? (bit cranky this morning)