LRD guides and handbook June 2014

Law at Work 2014

Chapter 8

Maternity Allowance

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A woman who is not eligible for SMP may be able to claim Maternity Allowance (MA) through her local Jobcentre Plus office. MA is a flat rate of £138.18 a week (2014-15) payable for 39 weeks.