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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.
Helping hand: Maternity pay means working mums can take time off to care for their newborn-but it's not much and it is taxed. You are entitled to up to 39 weeks of statutory maternity pay. The first six weeks of this is paid at 90% of your salary, after which you get Â£128.73 per week.Note that any employer's scheme must pay at least as much as statutory maternity pay. Employers pay statutory maternity pay, but can reclaim all or most of it from the government.he first six weeks of this is paid at 90% of your salary, after which you get Â£128.73 per week. Note that any employer's scheme must pay at least as much as statutory maternity pay. Employers pay statutory maternity pay, but can reclaim all or most of it from the government.