emma-rebecca
advice casework supervisor, Holbrooks Community Care Association, Coventry
Member since 07th May 2008
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SMP and KIT day's
Sat 10-May-08 02:24 PM |
I need to confirm some information. I have had client's come and see me with regards their SMP, which as we know is an earning replacement benefit and is taxed. The confusion is when we are conducting benefit checks via QBC it shows that the client will receive £117.18 per week. CPAG page: 535 also states client will receive £117.18 per week. However, is this before tax???? I have spoken to DWP statutory interpretations (number can be found on directgov.uk and they have clearly stated that the amount of £117.18 is before tax.
This looks to me as if the info we are giving to our client's is possibly wrong????
Also KIT day's the 10 day's you are allowed to work within your SMP period, some employer's are recovering SMP for period's of work as an employee is paid at normal wage. However, I have again contacted directgov and spoken to statutory interpretations who are clearly stating that SMP should NOT be recovered. This is however not being accepted by Inalnd Revenue or wages department's. Has anyone had any queries?
can people please help? Thanks Emma
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