Statutory Maternity Pay

[Yaa-Yaa]

I am currently a civil service who is about to start work for another governmental department. I am aware that this is a continuation of service. However, I am still entitled to receive Statutory Maternity Pay as my child is due this December!

Please help!

[Androcles]

That looks like a statement rather than a question - what do you want to know?

[Yaa-Yaa]

I'm starting a new job in four weeks time and my baby is due on the 15th of December. Am I still entitled to receive Statutory Maternity Pay? My new role will be in a different governmental department but it is a continuation of civil service. I am aware that other entitlements such as pension are not effected is this the same with maternity?

[Skyline D]

Can't see any reason whatsoever that maternity pay would be affected if in all other respects it's a continuation of the same employment.

[Yaa-Yaa]

Many thanks Skyline D. However, the employment is not the same. For example if I were to leave the UK Border Agency (Croydon) for the Department of Work and Pensions (Southwark) will I still be entitled to receive the maternity pay even though I am new to the department? If I was not currently a civil servant, I know that the answer would be no.

[Androcles]

So the issue is does your new job count as continuous employement with your current job, which is largely an internal conitnuity of employment issue. I would suggest you talk to your HR, Establishment or whatever they call Personnel in your organisation to find out, now. I am sure you will not be the first person to ask the question!