madam minx
Active Member
Hi hoping someone can help me, I've searched the internet but can't seem to get a clear answer.
I'm self employed I started at the end of January, after leaving full time employment where I had been working for 2 1/2 years. And found out I'm pregnant I fell while I was still employed, I'm now 15 weeks. I've read somewhere that as long as you have been in empolyment 26 weeks before the 15th week of your pregnacy you will be entillted to mat pay. Now I understand this would be from the government, but my question is, do I need to be paying NI as I have not so far, also how do I go about claiming? If anyone has any info or can point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it.
I'm self employed I started at the end of January, after leaving full time employment where I had been working for 2 1/2 years. And found out I'm pregnant I fell while I was still employed, I'm now 15 weeks. I've read somewhere that as long as you have been in empolyment 26 weeks before the 15th week of your pregnacy you will be entillted to mat pay. Now I understand this would be from the government, but my question is, do I need to be paying NI as I have not so far, also how do I go about claiming? If anyone has any info or can point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it.