Maternity question
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Your average weekly earnings used to calculate your SMP entitlement will be based on the 'relevant period' which is 8 weeks period before the 'qualifying week' which is the 15th week before the expected due date
I’m in Oregon and our family leave pay by the state is based on your pay in the last four quarters excluding the one you’re currently in when you apply. Not sure if your paid leave is based on your company but that would be worth looking into your company policies/leave pay somehow without giving it away
Oh sorry I didn't realise this group is international. The above rule applies in the UK
@Aneta no thank you that’s really helpful. I am indeed UK based, I should’ve said that in my initial question 🤦♀️
Depends on your maternity package. If they do increased pay on leave then there may be stipulations as to how many weeks/months you work to be entitled to it. SMP will be the same regardless of hours. (In the UK)
Speak to your employer as I done the same after my first pregnancy. But when I asked if I could add additional hours now they said I can, but it would be unlikely to reduce again when I go back after maternity. Im a teacher so my contract when it changes is permanent, didn’t seem worth it to me xx
You've said nursery rather than daycare so I'm assuming you're in the UK. Yes, you need to be working and getting the higher salary during the qualifying weeks for SMP. Be very careful with all this though as it'll be very obvious to the company what you're doing and will likely be perceived as cheeky. Especially if you want to go back down to part time afterwards. They'd have every right to reject your flexible working request and demand you come back for the longer hours or not at all. Be careful!
It shouldn't matter as you are still employed while on mat leave