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This group is for people to ask questions and share advice on maternity leave, and pay! We also have a petition in which we are asking for the government to reform the current SMP as well as look at the eligibility qualifying period
Incognito in Childcare
I’m early in my pregnancy but the money side of things was always what put my OH off having a baby. I’m probably the opposite - too chilled about it and have a very “ah loads of people with less money than us have kids and they manage…”. However now it’s starting to make me anxious - probably hormones. We’re also in...
Incognito in Work & money
My work has been bought over by a new company, the sale happened on Monday and my contract is being tuaped over so will stay the same. I’ve just found out I’m pregnant, will I still be entitled to mat pay when it’s a new company?
Incognito in Work & money
Hi all, I'm pregnant with our second child, I have been back at work for 2 months after 12 months leave. I haven't paid National insurance since December 2023 and as I am now PT in not paying it still. Does anyone know if I should still get maternity allowance for this baby? I have paid NI for the past 14 years....
Incognito in Other
I am receiving 948 in statutory maternity pay and I am struggling financially. For context I live in London with my partner and we split bills evenly. My side of bills total to 1100 every month. My husband doesn’t earn a lot and relies on me in terms of my part of bills, we just about break even every month on my ...
k in Work & money
Is it poss to apply for universal credit while on mat leave. I know once I go down to half pay I will struggle and wanted to see if I can claim some sort of benefits to help top me up.
