To give a brief summary. I had a baby Nov 2012. Maternity leave/pay commenced end of October 2012. Return to work was end of April 2013. 6 months leave, which was to be followed by DP taking 3 months additional paternity leave/pay.
I finished maternity leave, and DP commenced paternity leave. I didn't return to work - going straight on to sick leave (due to an injury from childbirth).
A letter I have received today informs me that 'we are unable to pay you Statutory Pay after 27th July 2013'. Letter goes on to include a form filled in (SSP1) for benefit.
Letter also says (in summary) that this is to ensure I don't receive more than full occupational sick pay, and my pay will be adjusted to take in to account any benefit I may be entitled to. It goes on to say if I am not entitled to a payment from Jobcentre Plus, they will refund any deductions from my salary.
I've sat here for several hours - spoke to pay roll, who now have themselves in a confused state - all because DP is taking the last 3 months of paternity leave.
If I have mis understood this letter, please let me know. The letter is basically saying I am going to get full occupational sick pay, but my work should be entitled to some money back for this in the form of SSP, and I should claim this, and they will receive it back. As far as I understand I will still receive my basic pay - and that should not be altered. Is that right? But now it looks like I'm not entitled to any SSP for the period following maternity leave for 13 weeks (weeks 26-39) but because I receive full occupational pay, work have to, for want of a better phrase, suck this up. It shouldn't affect the pay I receive?
I've been in the NHS since Oct 2008, so am entitled to 5 months full and 5 months half sick pay, is that right?
The problem seems to be now that I'm not entitled to SSP from weeks 26-39 following maternity leave because regardless of me being back at work, it is still counted as the maternity period.
Pay roll are scratching their heads looking in to it, because DP is on paternity leave, and they aren't sure what affect this has. But can anyone tell me what difference all this makes to me? I'll happily fill forms in for work to get back whatever they are supposed to - as long as I know I will get paid correctly, and on time! I don't have much leeway for things going wrong. And I tend to panic when it comes to all things financial, as the thought of not being able to eat/pay bills brings me out in cold sweats.
So, any advice on this please?
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Confused about SMP/ Paternity Pay/ Sick pay in the NHS!
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TheDetective · 19/06/2013 11:27
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