Maternity pay/allowance

[Mumsy90]

Long story short
• quit my part time job in September
• got a job interview next week
• I’m 8+6 weeks pregnant

Would I qualify for maternity pay of some description if I get this job?

Thanks!

Depends whether you have worked enough weeks in past 2 years and were above the earnings threshold.

Yeah you get a two year window but you have to have paid enough tax i think? I worried because i quit my job in November & am due in June but i qualify based on the prior two years of tax

www.gov.uk/maternity-allowance/eligibility
It needs to be minimum 26 weeks working within 66 weeks of your due date.

www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/rights-at-work/parental-rights/maternity-pay-what-youre-entitled-to/

You are entitled to some benefits whatever your work history. Check out the above and/or visit your local citizens advice/ring them up.