body: Let's say I work as a social worker (taxes through PAYE) and am on (statutory) maternity leave.
  
  
  Let's say a local contact centre are looking for people to work there, on a freelance basis.
  
  
  Am I allowed to work for them and continue to get statutory pay through my permanent social work contract?
  
  
  
title: Can someone on maternity leave in the UK earn money by taking freelance work?