When do i hand in my matb1

You may still be entitled to Statutory Maternity Pay. You must tell your employer you want to take Statutory Maternity Leave at least 15 weeks before the beginning of the week your baby is due. If this is not possible for example because you didn't know you were pregnant , tell them as soon as possible.

Your employer might ask for notice in writing. They may also ask for a copy of MAT B1 form. This is the maternity certificate, which says when the baby's due. Your doctor or midwife will give you a copy of the MAT B1 form after you have been pregnant for 21 weeks. They cannot give this to you any earlier. After informing your employer that you want to take Statutory Maternity Leave, they should write to you within 28 days. You can start your Statutory Maternity Leave any time from 11 weeks before the beginning of the week when your baby's due.

You don't have to take all your Statutory Maternity Leave. But you must take two weeks or four weeks if you work in a factory of compulsory maternity leave after your baby is born. You can take your Statutory Maternity Leave if your child is stillborn after 24 weeks of pregnancy or born alive at any point of the pregnancy. When your baby is born and during their first year, you and your partner might be entitled to shared rights to leave and pay. If you have a problem taking your Statutory Maternity leave, talk to your employer.

We will not reply to your feedback. Although your midwife should automatically give you a MAT B1 form at the antenatal appointment that takes place after your week scan, you may need to request it - it is available from either your midwife or your doctor. If you work two jobs, you'll need to give a copy of the MAT B1 form to both employers. Once you've given it to your employer, you can start arranging your maternity pay and benefits.

Remember you need to give your employer at least 28 days notice before you begin claiming your SMP, so it's a good idea to get this sorted sooner rather than later. That said, whilst it's tempting to share your exciting news with your colleagues right away, most people wait until after their week-scan , when the risk of miscarriage is reduced.

To avoid this happening and potentially risking being late to apply for SMP, make at least 1 copy of your MATB1 form when you first get it, and keep that copy somewhere safe.

You may be eligible for Maternity Allowance. This is a benefit paid by Jobcentre Plus to pregnant women who are self-employed, recently employed or cannot get SMP. Home Benefits Benefits and financial support for families.

Maternity pay and leave. How to claim Statutory Maternity Leave At least 15 weeks before your due date, tell your employer when the baby is due and when you want to start your maternity leave. Your employer must write to you within 28 days confirming your start and end dates.

You will not get SMP if you do not give your employer proof that the baby is due. Print entire guide. Brexit Check what you need to do.