10. Statutory neonatal care pay
If you are on
neonatal
leave (see
2 above ), you may be entitled to
‘statutory neonatal care pay’ (SNCP). To be eligible, you must have worked for the same employer for at least 26 weeks. You must have average gross weekly earnings of at least £125. SNCP is £187.18 a week, or 90% of your average earnings (whichever is less). You must meet strict notice conditions.