I am employed, pregnant (28 weeks) and plan to start my maternity leave at about 38 weeks.
I want to take 9 months before going back to work.
I also do a very small amount of freelance/self-employed work (tiny income in comparison to what I bring in from my employed position but don't want to lose it). I would be happy giving this up for the same 9 months but not sure my clients would be pleased.
Can anyone tell me where I stand with this? Am I 'allowed' to do any freelance work whilst I'm receiving SMP or will that mean I forfeit it?
Thanks!