Statutory sick pay is only paid to an employee who is absent from work for at least four calendar days in a row.Employees may be eligible for SSP which is £87.55 if the following guidelines apply:
· They have an employment contract. · Completed some work for their employer. · They have been sick for at least 4 days and have an eligible medical Letter. · Earn at least £111 per week · They have given the correct period of notice which is at least seven days unless stated otherwise by the employer.
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Exceptions to the entitlement of statutory sick pay include:
- They have received the maximum amount of SSP which is 28 weeks.
- They are already receiving Statutory Maternity Pay as different regulations apply.
- They have already taken 3 year or more ‘linked’ periods of sickness.
- If employees were in custody or on strike on the first day of sickness as different rules apply.
- If employees work outside the EU and are not liable for National Insurance Contributions.
- If they have received employment support allowance within 12 weeks of starting or returning to work for you.
You cannot reclaim statutory sick pay after the 5th of April.
If you require any assistance regarding statutory sick pay please see the HMRC website. https://www.gov.uk/employers-sick-pay/overview
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