Hi,
I am writing this in a bit of a predicament. I have just found out I am pregnant- happy accident- (I guess). I’ve worked out I will be due maybe first week of august 2024. I have only been in my current employment for 6 months. On my contract it says that I will not be supported with maternity pay for two years as I am in a nurse apprenticeship with them and the apprenticeship is two years. I am in the UK.
what are my options? Will I be left with no money? Am I entitled to SMP or will I have to apply for maternity allowance? And is there a chance that if I apply for maternity allowance that it will be rejected? Will I be able to take annual leave and be accepted for maternity allowance also? As this could be an option for me!
many thanks
H x