Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Increase statutory maternity pay to 80% to match the current furlough scheme
Closed
40 signatures
What the petition asks
Increase statutory maternity, paternity and adoption pay to 80% to run along side the current furlough scheme due to Covid-19.
Staff furloughed to look after children are currently receiving 80% of their salary up to £2500. Staff receiving statutory maternity, paternity or adoption leave are receiving £148.68 a week, many of which do not receive any enhancement from their employer. In fairness this should be increased while the furlough scheme is running.
Timeline
| 3 Jul 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Jan 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
40
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
3 Jul 2020
Closed
3 Jan 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.