- When support is available
- Mothers and working fathers, or the mother’s partner and:The baby’s mother has been entitled to SMP or maternity allowance, but has given it up to opt for shared parental pay; The father or partner meets the conditions for paternity pay; The mother and father or partner must still be employed by the same employer during the shared parental pay period.
- Who qualifies
- From at least 2 weeks after the birth (4 weeks if mother works in a factory)
- More information
- Statutory shared parental pay Payment by employer – mother and partner can agree to share leave and pay.
- Link
- https://www.gov.uk/shared-parental-leave-and-pay-employer-guide
