Hello
I am starting with the Civil Service in the next few months and I am trying to understand the maternity policy but don't yet have access to the actual policy.
Does anyone know what the current rules are to be eligible for full maternity pay are? I've seen 52 weeks Service, 40 weeks Service and 6 months by the due date so I am a bit confused.
My home department will be the Cabinet Office if that helps!
Grateful for any advice as we are thinking of ttc again but want to make sure we don't miss out on any benefits.
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HELP Civil Service Maternity Pay
AnotherEllie · 08/08/2022 11:09
Jazsimone · 04/07/2023 15:31
@Suupertato
Yes and I get that and I corrected myself.
But every other poster has been confusing. Takes two seconds to get on to the HR page and see.
Further that speak to people team.
I don't know who pissed in your coffee this morning but there is no need to be so rude.
Jazsimone · 04/07/2023 15:15
If you have worked for the civil service for over 52weeks you are entitled to Enhanced maternity pay.
If under 52 weeks it SMP.
Suupertato · 04/07/2023 14:23
Sorry if this was patronising, I really didn’t mean for it to come across like that 🤦♀️ just didn’t want any confusion
Suupertato · 04/07/2023 14:23
Sorry if this was patronising, I really didn’t mean for it to come across like that 🤦♀️ just didn’t want any confusion
Jazsimone · 04/07/2023 10:12
"All employees who provide correct notice are entitled to a maximum of 52 weeks’ Maternity Leave. The 52 weeks, consists of 26 weeks’ Ordinary Maternity Leave (OML) immediately followed by 26 weeks’ Additional Maternity Leave (AML)."
If in doubt contact HR and they will tell you what you are entitled to, I have done this recently and they were very helpful.
Tippingadvice · 04/07/2023 09:04
@AnotherEllie 6 months or 26 weeks by 15th week before EWC os the requirement for SMP. Departments usually expect you to meet SMP requirements then add on additional criteria for OMP. Most depts go with 12 months/52 weeks at 15th week before EWC.
Bells3032 · 04/07/2023 08:51
This is mine:
· have completed a minimum of 12 months’ qualifying service with the department during the 24 months up to and including the 15th week before the expected week of childbirth
· meet all the qualifying conditions for statutory maternity pay
So whilst it's 12 months it's 12 months prior to your 25th week of pregnancy not your due date so don't get get caught out cos that's 4 months!
Wildlyboring · 04/07/2023 07:09
@crsx I'm CS but in Welsh Gov, it's 12 months here, has your policy changed recently? Can you email HR for clarity?
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