A glossary of some useful abbreviations and definitions in relation to maternity leave. KIT Days Keeping in Touch Days MATB1 Maternity certificate confirming your due date MA Maternity Allowance - A payment made by the government if you are not entitled to receive SMP, but meet other eligibility criteria MA1 Form Maternity allowance claim form NEM1 Form New and Expectant Mothers Risk Assessment Form Notification week / Qualifying week 15th week before the baby's due date Qualifying period Is the eight weeks up to the 15th week before the baby’s due date SMP Statutory Maternity Pay SPL Shared Parental Leave UEMP University of Edinburgh Maternity pay This article was published on 2024-09-23
