Staffordshire Police Federation members planning to take maternity leave are being advised about a new pay calculator to help work out their maternity pay.
The calculator is part of a new Maternity Guide the Police Federation of England and Wales has created to ensure members get accurate information about their pay and entitlements.
The guide highlights what to expect during pregnancy, while on maternity leave and when returning to work, and includes the maternity calculator to enable officers to accurately work out their pay.
Staffordshire branch chair Lee Robinson said: “Our new guide and pay calculator aims to help and support members at a crucial time in their lives.
“It’s important they’re able to enjoy being a new parent without having to worry about their pay and entitlements.
“The guide highlights what members can expect during their maternity leave and when they return to work - and the new calculator will enable them to work out their pay accurately.
“Police officers’ pay can get complicated if they go on maternity leave early in the event of a pregnancy-related illness or premature labour – and some forces can get it wrong.
“We want to take the stress and the worry out of it with our guide and calculator and help our members feel in control of their maternity pay and what they’re entitled.
“The Federation officials and reps are also here to talk to members about any worries they may have,” Lee added.
