There is a common misconception you can’t make someone on maternity leave redundant. While it is possible, you should always exercise caution as it is likely to be risky and should only be used as a last resort. To begin you must ensure that the redundancy is lawful...
One of the questions we are asked by clients on a fairly regular basis is if they can claim any money back from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for statutory maternity pay (SMP) and the answer is yes. For many businesses the cost of employing someone who claims SMP...