Statutory Maternity Pay - How do I challenge a Statutory Maternity Pay decision?

Statutory Maternity Pay is a weekly payment for women who are on maternity leave from work.

How do I challenge a Statutory Maternity Pay decision?

If you disagree with a Statutory Maternity Pay decision made by your employer, you can contact HM Revenue and Customs Statutory Payments Disputes Team.

This may affect your job and your relationship with your employer so you may want to seek specialist advice on this matter first.

Reviewed: June 2022

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