Maternity Rights Calculator
Calculate your maternity leave and pay entitlements based on UK employment law. Understand your statutory rights, eligibility, and financial support during pregnancy and after childbirth.
Step 1: Employment Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), you must have worked for your employer continuously for at least 26 weeks by the 15th week before your due date and earn at least £123 per week on average.
Step 2: Leave & Pay Options
Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)
SMP is paid for up to 39 weeks. You get 90% of your average weekly earnings (before tax) for the first 6 weeks, then £172.48 or 90% of your average weekly earnings (whichever is lower) for the next 33 weeks.
Maternity Rights Summary
Total Estimated Maternity Pay
Maternity Payment Schedule
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Your Maternity Rights
Key Employment Rights
Legal Protections During Maternity
1. Right to 52 weeks maternity leave (39 weeks paid)
2. Protection against unfair treatment or dismissal
3. Right to return to the same job after leave
4. Paid time off for antenatal appointments
5. Right to request flexible working on return
6. Accrual of holiday entitlement during leave
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