Just been laid off work :(

[BlondeP]

Just been laid off! So emotional right now as we were worried financially about baby as it was.... Can't anyone offer me any advice, I am selfemployed as I run my own dance classes - not enough to live off but still self employed from it. As I pay my NI etc would I be entitled to statutory mat pay? If I look for another employed job now then I don't I will get maternity off them as il be close to the cut off !

Devastated as I love my job

💔💔💔

 

[Phoenix85]

If you have worked for them for more than 26 weeks you should still qualify for maternity allowance (which is still 90% of your earnings same as SMP)

I'm not sure about all the ins & outs but if you speak to someone at the Citizens Advice Bureau or at the Job Centre they should know x

 

[Slb24]

You don't get SMA if you're self employed. But I think you get maternity allowance. Have a look on the gov website. I found this as well;

http://www.motherandbaby.co.uk/shop...ternity-pay-tips-for-self-employed-mums-to-be

Also depending on how much you and your partner earn you may be entitled to working/child tax credit. You also get £20 a week child benefit.

You could go on the entitled to webpage and put all your details in and it will tell you what you can get.

Good luck xx

 

[Laura1992]

Oh no BlondeP, did they give a good reason? Sorry to hear that, but try not to panic as things always have a way of working themselves out.

I second the advice on calling citizen's advice bureau as they'll be able to give you the best advice on the situation. Don't delay, as you'll only stress about it. xxx

 

[BlondeP]

Apparently they can't afford to keep me on - it's a small family business. I was expecting a cut in days but not a full swipe!!! Il call them today. Thanks girls xxxxxxx