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title: "How do I override the average weekly earnings for statutory maternity pay?"
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# How do I override the average weekly earnings for statutory maternity pay?

Within **Cintra iQ**, you can create a **Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)** claim for an employee who is going on maternity leave. This includes

- Setting up **Maternity Pay** details
- Creating a **Maternity Payment Schedule**

Before you begin to set up a **Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)** claim, you must create a **Maternity Leave** calendar event. The **Calendar of Events** is the core control record for each employee which will hold all periods of absence.

Once the **Maternity Pay** details are set up, you can override the **Average Weekly Earnings**.

## To override earnings

1. Navigate to the **Maternity** **Pay** tab. Go to **Cintra iQ:** Employment Record > Forms > Parental Payments
2. Open the desired record. The **SMP Claim** window appears.
3. Navigate to the **Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)** tab.
4. Click the **Relevant Earnings** button. The **Relevant Earnings (System Calculated)** form appears.
5. Update the **Average Weekly Earnings** amount.
6. Click the **OK** button. The update is made on the **Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)** tab.