how long can i recieve maternity pay
The standard rate of Maternity Allowance is Â£128.73 or 90% of your average weekly earnings, whichever is less. Maternity allowance is not liable to income tax or NI contributions. You can start claiming MA when you have been pregnant for at least 26 weeks. The maximum time you can receive MA is 39 weeks.others have the right to 26 weeks of 'Ordinary Maternity Leave' and 26 weeks of 'Additional Maternity Leave'. That's a total of 52 weeks. Your employers may offer their own maternity leave scheme-check your contract of employment or staff handbook, or ask your employer's HR department.