Maternity Leave & Pay: A Guide for Employees

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About Course

Planning maternity leave involves deadlines, forms and decisions about pay. This course explains, from the employee’s point of view, your right to 52 weeks’ Statutory Maternity Leave, who qualifies for Statutory Maternity Pay and how much it is in 2026 to 2027, the notice you must give, Maternity Allowance, and your rights during and after leave.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course is general information about maternity rights in Great Britain from published GOV.UK guidance for 2026 to 2027, not legal advice. Northern Ireland has separate rules. Get advice from Acas or Maternity Action about your situation.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand Statutory Maternity Leave and compulsory leave Check eligibility for Statutory Maternity Pay and work out what you'll get Give the right notice at the right time Know your rights during leave and when returning to work

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Statutory Maternity Leave
  • Statutory Maternity Pay
  • Telling your employer: notice and paperwork
  • Your rights during and after leave

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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