The government has announced its proposed rates for statutory maternity, paternity, adoption, parental bereavement and shared parental payments from April 2021 (policy paper is here). ... SSP usually increases on 6 April, however it will later be confirmed if this will remain the same this year for all increases.

What is the statutory maternity pay 2021?

How much is Statutory Maternity Pay? A. In the first 6 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay, eligible employees can receive 90% of their average weekly earnings and then 90% of their weekly average earnings (or £151.20 and £151. 97 for 2021/22) after that.

How much is SMP 2020?

Statutory Maternity Pay ( SMP ) is paid for up to 39 weeks. You get: 90% of your average weekly earnings (before tax) for the first 6 weeks. £151.97 or 90% of your average weekly earnings (whichever is lower) for the next 33 weeks.