Can someone be made redundant while on maternity leave?

You can’t be made redundant because you’re pregnant or on maternity leave. If you are on maternity or parental leave, and there is a genuine reason to make your role redundant, your employer must offer you suitable alternative work if they have it. They should give you this as a priority over other employees.

Can I consult while on maternity leave?

Yes, your employer must consult you at the same time as other employees if you are on maternity leave. You could be consulted by a telephone call or your manager or someone from your Human Resources department may visit you at home. You must be given the same information as other employees.

What happens if company goes into administration while on maternity leave?

The good news is that if your employer has entered into liquidation or administration then your maternity pay will instead be paid by HM Revenue & Customs. However, HMRC will only pay you at the statutory level.

Can you be promoted while on maternity leave?

Yes. There is no reason why you should not apply for promotion when you are on maternity leave. Your employer must not discourage you from applying for promotion, or refuse to promote you, because you are on maternity leave, as this would be likely to be maternity discrimination .

Who pays my maternity pay if I am made redundant?

If I am made redundant while on maternity leave, what happens to my occupational maternity pay? Your occupational maternity pay will end when your contract ends as it is a benefit provided by your employer. However, you are entitled to continue to receive the rest of your Statutory Maternity Pay for 39 weeks.

What is the qualifying week for maternity pay?

Statutory Maternity Pay ( SMP ) Employees must: be on your payroll in the ‘qualifying week’ – the 15th week before the expected week of childbirth. give you the correct notice. give you proof they’re pregnant.

What is the stat maternity pay?

Statutory Maternity Pay ( SMP ) is paid for up to 39 weeks. You get: 90% of your average weekly earnings (before tax) for the first 6 weeks. £151.97 or 90% of your average weekly earnings (whichever is lower) for the next 33 weeks.