So the new SMP laws....Flowery are you around?

[BBeingpatient]

Hi all

just a uicky, ive heard whispers that the new mat law, of a years paid leave, will be applicable from april 09, does anypne (flowery?ribena?) know whether this is true??
TIA

BUMP!

Is this what you are referring to? If so looks as if it isn't yet agreed and not coming in before April 2010.

I believe that was originally the plan - certainly that was being touted in 2006 when the increase to 9 mths was on the way - but since then I've heard it's been put off till 2010 and/or after the next election. I really hope I'm out of date and it's back on the agenda! Not that I have any personal interest in this anymore though!

LadyMuck's link is the one, it was initially going to be April this year, then next year, now not beore 2010, don't hold your breath!

thanks guys and damn this fickle government!!!

Yup, LadyMuck and Flowery are right.

If you're due after October you do get a bit of a boost though. Your benefits have to continue for the full 12 months - so if you get a car allowance or anything that might be a bit extra in your pocket?

2010 unfortunately

As Ribena said though they have exended the Ordinary Mat leave entitlements to the whole 12m. I suppose that also means full Holiday instead of Stat minimum and Pension contributions etc.