How can employer claim back smp when im not actually employed by them?

[SamboWoman]

Shortly after i started my maternity leave my employers had to sell their shop and i recieved my p45. I am still getting SMP from the new employers but how can they claim it back from the goverment if im not technically employed anymore? I dont intend on going to work for the new employers once my maternity leave is over.

 

[Emmamb]

It carries on just the same cos it's continuity of employment xx

 

[Emmamb]

If ur previous employers cease to trade then they are liable to pay your smp for the term xx