Bigger problem
Surely the "£145.18 a week, or 90 per cent of their average weekly earnings – whichever is lower" is a bigger problem?
I realise that is probably statutory; in an ideal world the maternity leave pay would not be that low. Which ideal world, I hear you ask? Well, at least certain parts of Scandinavia.
Disclaimer: As a BT shareholder I understand the company's choice here.