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Example SMP1 form

Access a professionally developed example SMP1 Form to support your Statutory maternity pay process.

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By Ellie Gelder, RPC Senior Editor

Navigating Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) requirements can be challenging for HR and payroll teams, especially when an employee does not meet the eligibility criteria. Our Sample SMP1 Form provides a clear and professional way to communicate SMP ineligibility, helping organisations stay compliant while supporting employees with accurate information about their maternity pay options.

Designed for HR teams managing statutory obligations, this form ensures you provide the required explanation in a structured and transparent way. It helps reduce errors, streamline communication, and maintain compliance with UK maternity pay regulations.

In this resource, you will find:

  • Example letter wording
  • Supporting guidance for using this letter

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About the author

Ellie Gelder
Senior Editor

Ellie Gelder is a senior editor in the employment, engagement and equality team at international law firm RPC.

Having first worked as an employment lawyer in a leading provincial firm and for many years as a senior employment law editor at Brightmine, Ellie supports the employment team at RPC in producing external content on all aspects of employment law.

She also devises training materials for clients on all HR issues and has a particular passion for equality, diversity and inclusion.

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