Who qualifies for statutory maternity rights?

With a few exceptions, all pregnant women are entitled to 18 weeks maternity leave, but when it comes to pay entitlement, it depends on how long she has worked for her employer. If she is not entitled to the statutary pay, she might be able to claim contractually. If she falls outside both of these groups she may be able to claim Maternity Allowance from the Benefits Agency. A longer period of 40 weeks leave is available if she has been working for the same employer for one year and three months by the time the baby is due. 21 days before taking leave: she must tell her boss that she is pregnant; when the baby is due; and when she wants to take the first day of maternity leave.

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