Question

A 30-year-old pregnant woman at 24 weeks gestation asks whether she needs a fit note or another certificate to claim statutory maternity pay from her employer. What certificate is usually required to support maternity pay claims?

Accepted Answer

MATB1 certificate issued by a midwife or doctor

Answer

MED3 fit note from the GP

Answer

Self-certification form only

Answer

Death certificate

Answer

Private employer letter with no standard form

Practice question

A 30-year-old pregnant woman at 24 weeks gestation asks whether she needs a fit note or another certificate to claim statutory maternity pay from her employer. What certificate is usually required to support maternity pay claims?