Statutory Maternity Pay?

Werdnal

I do payroll for our village Playgroup and we have a member of staff who will be taking maternity leave in a few weeks time. Never had to pay SMP before, so checking what she is entitled to, and she has asked whether she will be paid through the summer holidays.

Our employment contracts are term time only (38 weeks/year), plus 5.6 weeks holiday pay, which is spread over the year. As she is not contracted to work during the 6 weeks holiday period over the summer, would she still get her SMP, or do I only pay her for the weeks she is actually contracted to work, plus any accrued holiday pay?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Evilm

I know nothing.. but another forum here does: http://www.personneltoday.com/hrspace/forums/maternity-arrangements-for-an-employee-on-a-term-929.aspx

Also this which shows how to calculate Average weekly earnings: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/spmmanual/spm20870.htm

heretolearn_2

This is a pretty comprehensive guide. p 22 deals with employees who are not paid in a regular pattern.

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/helpsheets/e15.pdf