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UK holiday, sick and maternity pay |
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Holiday pay
As a nanny your are entitled by law to four weeks paid leave every year, and part-time nannies are entitled to the pro-rata equivalent.
Currently that four weeks can include all bank holidays, but this will change from October 2007 when you will receive at least 4 bank holidays as paid leave. From October 2008 all 8 bank holidays will be given as paid leave.
Sick pay
Statutory sick pay is due if you are ill for more than three working days in a row. The first three days are normally paid at the standard rate, however this is at the discretion of the employer.
You should provide a doctors certificate or self certify to explain the reason for your absence.
Maternity pay
If you become pregnant it is likely that you will be entitled to Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), even if you leave your employment before your period of maternity leave begins. Your employer can reclaim most of SMP paid through their nanny PAYE company.
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