Job and getting pregnant

Hello, I’ve started a new job and I’ve only been there about 2 weeks, how long do you have to be employment until you are entitled to maternity leave/pay? I’ve had to pause trying to conceive..
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To qualify for SMP you must: earn on average at least £123 a week. give the correct notice and proof you're pregnant. have worked for your employer continuously for at least 26 weekscontinuing into the 'qualifying week' - the 15th week before the expected week of childbirth.

Your maternity package will be dependant on your employer so might be worth asking HR

@Kiera what does it mean by qualifying week?

You must be with your employer for 26 weeks continuously when you are 25 weeks pregnant I think, but also have earned 123 each week xx

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