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Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP). To qualify for SMP you must: 1  earn on average at least Â£112 a week. 2  give the correct notice. 3  give proof youâre pregnant. 4  have worked for your employer continuously for at least 26 weeks up to the âqualifying weekâ - the 15th week before the expected week of childbirth.ork out your qualifying week using the maternity pay calculator. You canât get SMP if you go into police custody during your maternity pay period. It wonât restart when youâre discharged.
How do I qualify for maternity leave? Here's where maternity leave gets tricky: In order to actually qualify for maternity leave, you must have worked at least 12 months with your current company. If you're a part-time employee, the requirement is a minimum of 1,250 hours in the past year.