FAQs

All items: Payment of statutory maternity 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 records relating to statutory maternity pay must an employer keep?
Can statutory maternity pay be paid in a lump sum at the start of maternity leave?
If a pregnant employee is made redundant before commencing maternity leave can their employer pay their statutory maternity pay in one lump sum?
On what day of the week does statutory maternity pay start?
Is statutory maternity pay subject to tax and national insurance?

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Frequently asked questions and answers on the payment of statutory maternity pay.