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frien_dd

Dec 7, 2010, 05:22 AM

Just wondering:
How many weeks to you have to work before you are eligible for maternity pay from your employer?

Curlyben

Dec 7, 2010, 05:23 AM

15 weeks as detailed here: Statutory Maternity Pay - eligibility : Directgov - Money, tax and benefits (http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Expectingorbringingupchildren/DG_175884)