SMP and other April benefit increases

The main employment related National Insurance and similar benefits for 2011/2012 (starting at various dates in April 2011) are as noted below.

State Retirement Pension: £102.15 (category A);
Incapacity Benefit: £71.10 (lower rate) / £84.15 (higher rate);
Industrial Injuries Benefit: £18.42 to £150.30;
Jobseeker's Allowance: under / over 25: £53.45 / £67.50;
Maternity Allowance: £128.73 (earnings threshold £30);
Statutory Adoption Pay: £128.73 (earnings threshold £102);
Statutory Maternity Pay: 90% average earnings for first 6 weeks, then £128.73 for next 33 weeks (earnings threshold £102);
Statutory Paternity Pay: £128.73 (earnings threshold £102)
Statutory Sick Pay: £81.60 (earnings threshold £102)

For further information please contact Theresa Latham, HR Adviser, 01676 526051.

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