Maternity Leave: Self-employed
Commons · Question 24079 · Tabled 14 Jan 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 20 Jan 2025
Question
Asked by Vikki Slade
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will take steps to provide the same level of support to self-employed parents taking maternity leave as to self-employed people taking leave for adoption.
Answer
Answered by Andrew Western, 20 Jan 2025
Self-employed pregnant women who have paid the required Class 2 National Insurance contributions are entitled to Maternity Allowance.As a general rule, maternity pay is primarily a health and safety provision relating specifically to pregnancy, childbirth...