FAQs

All items: Adoption pay

Are employees entitled to be paid their full contractual pay on keeping-in-touch days?

The statutory maternity pay rate increased on 5 April 2026. The example in this FAQ has been updated with the new rate.
What notice and evidence is an employee required to provide to receive statutory adoption pay in relation to a child adopted from within the UK?
Does an employee due to take paid statutory adoption leave in relation to a child adopted from within the UK still qualify for adoption pay if the employee leaves the employment before the leave is due to start?
For how long is statutory adoption pay payable?
When is an employee entitled to receive statutory adoption pay?
Which earnings period is taken into account when calculating entitlement to statutory adoption pay?
Will an employee be paid during statutory adoption leave?

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Frequently asked questions and answers on adoption pay.