claiming SMP whilst working for another employer?

Chris_P_2

My wife currently works for the NHS but has been offered a job with The Priory Group for 2 days a week. Is it possible to claim the full 9mths NHS maternity pay, whiolst still working for the the employer?

pmlindyloo

Does this link help?

http://www.maternityaction.org.uk/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/morethanonejob.pdf

Chris_P_2

ok thank you. as my wife will not qulaify for SMP from the new job my understanding is that she cannot cliam MA, but can still get the SMP from the NHS and work for the other employer??

pmlindyloo

Chris_P wrote: »

ok thank you. as my wife will not qulaify for SMP from the new job my understanding is that she cannot cliam MA, but can still get the SMP from the NHS and work for the other employer??

That's how I read it - as long as she meets the eligibility criteria at her NHS job.

To be absolutely certain she could check with payroll where she currently works.

clairec79

Depends if she starts work before or after the birth

Can I start work for a new employer if I am receiving SMP from my old employer?


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After the birth: [FONT=Arial,Arial][FONT=Arial,Arial]once your baby has been born you cannot get SMP from your old employer if you start work for a new employer, unless you were employed by the new employer in the 15[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Arial,Arial][FONT=Arial,Arial]th [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Arial,Arial][FONT=Arial,Arial]week before your baby was due. [/FONT][/FONT]

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