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An employer can suspend an employee from work if their health and safety is in danger - employee right to pay, alternative work and how to handle problems
Your Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and Leave - what you get, how to claim, maternity rights and extra help
When you take time off to have a baby you might be eligible for: Statutory…
Statutory Maternity Leave is 52 weeks. It’s made up of: Ordinary Maternity…
Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) is paid for up to 39 weeks. You get: 90% of…
Statutory Maternity Leave You qualify for Statutory Maternity Leave if:…
Statutory Maternity Leave At least 15 weeks before your due date, tell…
Maternity benefits Use a benefits calculator to see what help you can get…
Working time directive and maximum weekly working hours including how to calculate your weekly working hours and working time limits if you're a young worker.
Check temporary changes to the time limit and rules for notifying an option to tax land and buildings.
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