Twelve month criteria
You must have worked for the same employer for an average of at least 10 hours a week for the 12 months before your baby’s due date (or the date you become responsible for the care of a child under six years on a permanent basis).
而且被辞退的话 也有可能可以拿到的:
If you qualify for PPL payments, you'll continue to be entitled to your payments even if you resign from your employment instead of taking leave.