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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.
To get Maternity Allowance you must have: 1  Been working for an employer or been self-employed for at least 26 weeks in any of the 66 weeks up to and including the week before your baby is due. 2  And earned on average Â£30 a week or more in 13 of the 26 weeks.. If you are pregnant you are entitled to maternity leave. You may also be entitled to Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) from your employer or Maternity Allowance from the Department for Work and Pensions. If you or your partner are receiving certain benefits, you may be entitled to a Sure Start Maternity Grant.