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can you claim benefits while on maternity leave?
Hi i was wondering can you claim any benefits whilst on maternity leave?
Ive had to start maternity leave earlier than planned (32 weeks instead of 36).
I will only be recieving statutory maternity pay which is 117 a week- doest even pay my rent, as my company dont do their own maternity pay scheme.
I have been unable to claim working tax credits whilst i was worikng as i am under 25, and my partner doesnt earn much- he can claim the WTC but because im under 25 he cant get them-daft in my eyes!
plus i miss out on the new grant for pregnant women as my due date is in march another annoying one!!
ive tried looking on the internet but its so confusing dont know where to get help from!
a very confused lou 31+6
Ive had to start maternity leave earlier than planned (32 weeks instead of 36).
I will only be recieving statutory maternity pay which is 117 a week- doest even pay my rent, as my company dont do their own maternity pay scheme.
I have been unable to claim working tax credits whilst i was worikng as i am under 25, and my partner doesnt earn much- he can claim the WTC but because im under 25 he cant get them-daft in my eyes!
plus i miss out on the new grant for pregnant women as my due date is in march another annoying one!!
ive tried looking on the internet but its so confusing dont know where to get help from!
a very confused lou 31+6
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