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Increase statutory maternity pay to the same amount as furlough pay during covid

Submitted on Sunday 17th January 2021

Rejected on Wednesday 27th January 2021

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)

Petition Action

Increase statutory maternity pay to the same amount as furlough pay during covid

Petition Details

Pay those who are claiming maternity pay the same amount as those who have been furloughed.

Additional Information

Statutory maternity pay equates to approximately £600 per month. Those who have been furloughed are entitled to claim up to £2,500 per month (some earning more if employers are topping up). This is unfair.

Little support is available from friends, family, healthcare workers and the community as a result of lockdown rules. This financial burden places additional pressure on families and for some a poor mental health.

Fair pay will reduce stress and allow quality family time in the future.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

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You might like to sign the following petition:

New parents on Statutory Maternity to receive 80% of their wage.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/559135

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