How much is statutory maternity pay in Scotland?
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. £156.66 or 90% of your average weekly earnings (whichever is lower) for the next 33 weeks.
How much maternity leave do teachers get?
52 weeks
4.1 All employees are entitled to 52 weeks Maternity Leave regardless of their length of service. (Week 1 to Week 26 Ordinary Maternity Leave) and (Week 27 to Week 52 Additional Maternity Leave).
How much maternity pay do teachers get UK?
4 Weeks Full Pay. 2 Weeks 90% of Full Pay. 12 Weeks Half Pay Plus Statutory Maternity Pay (£151.20) 21 Weeks Statutory Maternity Pay (£151.20)
How much maternity leave do you get in Scotland?
26 weeks
Eligible employees having a baby can take up to 52 weeks’ maternity leave. The first 26 weeks is known as ‘Ordinary Maternity Leave’, the last 26 weeks as ‘Additional Maternity Leave’. The earliest leave that can be taken is 11 weeks before the expected week of childbirth.
Who pays maternity pay in Scotland?
the government
Maternity Allowance comes from the government rather than your employer. You can usually get Maternity Allowance if you’ve been employed or self-employed for 26 weeks in the 66 weeks before your due date.
What benefits can I claim when I have a baby Scotland?
You may be able to get Scottish Child Payment to help towards the costs of supporting a family. It’s a weekly payment of £10 that you can get for every child you look after who’s under 6 years of age. You’ll get the payment every 4 weeks if your application is successful.
Do teachers have to pay back maternity pay?
Q8: If a teacher decides not to return to her job, does she need to repay her entitlement to occupational maternity pay? A1: Yes, if a teacher does not return to her original job for 13 weeks after maternity leave, she will be required to repay the 12 weeks of half occupational maternity pay.
Do teachers accrue holiday on maternity leave?
Teachers are entitled to 28 days statutory annual leave under the Working Time Regulations and they must be allowed to take this leave outside of their maternity leave. Teachers will accrue their statutory annual leave during their maternity absence.
What am I entitled to when I have a baby Scotland?
You can get Statutory Maternity Pay for up to 39 weeks while you have your baby. It is paid in the same way as you get your wages. Find out more about statutory maternity pay on GOV.UK. If you take Shared Parental Leave you’ll get Statutory Shared Parental Pay (ShPP).
What benefits do you get when you have a baby Scotland?
Who pays your statutory maternity pay?
employer
Your employer pays your SMP in the same way as your salary is paid. They deduct any tax and National Insurance contributions. Your employer can claim your SMP back from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). You can get SMP even if you do not plan to go back to work or your job ends after the 15th week before your baby is due.
How much is child allowance in Scotland?
Only one person can claim Child Benefit for a child. If you get Child Benefit, you will get £20.70 per week for your eldest child. You will get £13.70 per week for every other child. You should claim Child Benefit as soon as your child is born or, if they’re adopted, as soon as they come to live with you.
How much will my teacher maternity pay be?
Use our Teacher Maternity Pay Calculatorto see how much will arrive in your bank account each month. These are the 2020 – 2021 Burgundy Book Teacher Maternity Policy rates: 4 Weeks Full Pay 2 Weeks 90% of Full Pay 12 Weeks Half Pay Plus Statutory Maternity Pay (£151.20) 21 Weeks Statutory Maternity Pay (£151.20)
What is Statutory Maternity Pay?
Statutory Maternity Pay ( SMP) is paid for up to 39 weeks. SMP is paid in the same way as your wages (for example monthly or weekly). Tax and National Insurance will be deducted. Use the maternity pay calculator to work out how much you could get. If you take Shared Parental Leave you’ll get Statutory Shared Parental Pay (ShPP).
How does the teacher occupational Maternity Pay scheme work?
It works out your Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and Burgundy Book Teacher Occupational Maternity Pay and provides a monthly net pay amount after deducting your tax, pension contributions and student loan. What is the Teacher Occupational Maternity Pay scheme?
How much do Burgundy Book teachers get paid for maternity?
Use our Teacher Maternity Pay Calculator to see how much will arrive in your bank account each month. These are the 2020 – 2021 Burgundy Book Teacher Maternity Policy rates: 12 Weeks Half Pay Plus Statutory Maternity Pay (£151.20) 21 Weeks Statutory Maternity Pay (£151.20)