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Mat pay advice

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katerosexox · 28/03/2023 20:24

So I'm currently employed but of sick leave until may by may I will be ready to start mat pay, my issue is I just moved out of area from my job (several hours) can I still claim SMP from the employer or because I've moved will I only be able to get gov mat pay???

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MajorCarolDanvers · 28/03/2023 20:26

Have you left your employer? It's not very clear.

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katerosexox · 28/03/2023 20:28

MajorCarolDanvers · 28/03/2023 20:26

Have you left your employer? It's not very clear.

I've literally yesterday just moved, I'm currently still employed just on sick leave due to pregnancy illness

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Twizbe · 28/03/2023 20:40

I'm confused. Are you still employed?

Do you mean you've moved away and won't be able to return to work after maternity?

GiltEdges · 28/03/2023 20:42

katerosexox · 28/03/2023 20:24

So I'm currently employed but of sick leave until may by may I will be ready to start mat pay, my issue is I just moved out of area from my job (several hours) can I still claim SMP from the employer or because I've moved will I only be able to get gov mat pay???

I'm not understanding how the two things are connected. If you'll go straight from being on sick leave to being on mat leave, then you'll continue to be employed, so would be entitled to SMP through your employer.

MajorCarolDanvers · 28/03/2023 20:46

Are you still employed by your employer?

MaverickSnoopy · 28/03/2023 20:49

If you are employed by your employer then yes you get SMP through them. Be warned that if they offer above SMP you may have to pay it back if you don't go back.

If you're not employed by them but you qualify for SMP then no you don't get it through them, you apply direct to HMRC I think.

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katerosexox · 28/03/2023 20:50

Twizbe · 28/03/2023 20:40

I'm confused. Are you still employed?

Do you mean you've moved away and won't be able to return to work after maternity?

Yes this is what I mean I won't be returning to work as I don't live there anymore, should I be telling my employer this and will that make me no longer eligible for SMP?? But I am currently employed as my workplace do not yet know I've moved away.

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katerosexox · 28/03/2023 20:51

Basically what I'm trying to ask is it legal to claim SMP from a company you are still employed by while living 6 hours away😂 sorry for the confusion

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Twizbe · 28/03/2023 20:53

Ah ok. I understand now.

No. Don't tell work until the very last moment of your maternity leave. You earn holiday pay while on sick and maternity leave. They will pay you that as a lump sum when you leave.

If you're only getting SMP you won't need to pay anything back.

If your company enhances your pay they may ask you to pay that back, but they have to have it in your handbook / have already told you.

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katerosexox · 28/03/2023 20:56

Twizbe · 28/03/2023 20:53

Ah ok. I understand now.

No. Don't tell work until the very last moment of your maternity leave. You earn holiday pay while on sick and maternity leave. They will pay you that as a lump sum when you leave.

If you're only getting SMP you won't need to pay anything back.

If your company enhances your pay they may ask you to pay that back, but they have to have it in your handbook / have already told you.

Perfect so not mention the move and continue with SMP instead of leaving the job and claiming gov mat pay?

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GiltEdges · 28/03/2023 21:07

Perfect so not mention the move and continue with SMP instead of leaving the job and claiming gov mat pay?

Personally, it's what I'd do. There are plenty of women who choose not to go back to the same employer after mat leave, but there's no requirement to declare your intentions in advance and as a PP pointed out, while you're still employed by the same company you'll also be accruing holiday pay.

Twizbe · 28/03/2023 21:26

Yeah. Keep quiet and enjoy your maternity leave.

dementedpixie · 28/03/2023 21:30

Once you qualify for statutory maternity pay you would still get the money even if you leave. You need to still be employed at week 25 to qualify. How pregnant are you?

dementedpixie · 28/03/2023 21:32

And if you are off with a pregnancy related illness in the 4 weeks before your due date then your employer can start your maternity leave at that point

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