<p>It is the amount of money that must by law, be paid to an adoptive parent when he or she takes time off to adopt a child, or have a child through a surrogacy arrangement.</p>
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What is Statutory Adoption Pay?
Statutory Adoption Pay (SAP) is the minimum amount a UK employer must pay a qualifying employee taking adoption leave. It is paid for up to 39 weeks: the first six weeks at 90% of average weekly earnings, then the remaining 33 weeks at £194.32 or 90% of earnings, whichever is lower. Qualifying tests mirror statutory maternity pay, including 26 weeks' continuous service and £129 average weekly earnings.
