Is it true you can claim two lots of maternity pay (smp) from two employers?

Question

Hi

I have read today on a site that "If you have more than one job, you may be able to get SMP from each employer." I understand that this will still be subject to having worked for the employers before getting pregnant and earning the minimum threshold. However it seems a bit odd that you can get double the smp if you have two part-time jobs instead of one full-time one.

Does anyone have any experience of claiming two lots, and are there any other rules?

Thanks

Answer 1

i do not think so but contact a local lawyer for advice is the best solution, what is the worst thing that could happn, you find out something u didnt know before

Answer 2

i dont think you get double i think you get a bit from each employer

If you work for two employers, you're allowed to exercise you rights regarding maternity pay and leave with both of them, on a pro-rata basis for each job. However, you must ensure that you have worked for each employer for 26 by the qualifying week (15th week before the baby's due), and that you give the correct notification of when your maternity leave with each one will start.

In total you should receive the same amount of maternity pay as someone who works in a full time job. If you have worked for one employer for 26 weeks by the qualifying week, but not the other, you will only be entitled to receive maternity pay for the first one.

Answer 3

I suppose that does make sense really but you may want to find out from a legal representative and be sure that you won't be charged with some sort of fraud or the like!