Comments on: In what circumstances would an employee not qualify for ssp?

By: Marek

Marek — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 07:27:37 +0000

Hi,
My employer informed me that I have to self-isolate for 10 days, I lost many hours at work which means,no money earn.I didn’t receive SSP,nothing.My net payment on 8 February £823.Next salary after 4 weeks time.

By: Solutions for HR

Solutions for HR — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 10:03:14 +0000

In reply to Vicky. Thanks for your question, Vicky. There are a number of factors that will affect whether you receive SSP. Have you tried using the online calculator on Gov.UK as this will help you identify eligibility? Just click Calculate your employee’s statutory sick pay.

By: Vicky

Vicky — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 22:13:20 +0000

Hi I have been told I’m not entitled to ssp as my work have taken the last 8 weeks pay from the start of my sick line(23rd). And not the first day taken ill (taken to hospital17th) so when calculating my average wage over 8 week I only have 7 weeks paid work. They are saying this is correct. I can’t find a definitive answer online. Thanks

By: Solutions for HR

Solutions for HR — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 12:49:51 +0000

In reply to Jo.

Thanks for your question.

Sorry I couldn’t tell properly from your comment which period came first.

If it was the first in March to June then the second in July to November then these are linked.

If it was the other way round they are more than 8 weeks apart so not linked.

This would mean SSP would start again for the second period.

Hope this helps.

By: Jo

Jo — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 04:19:46 +0000

Hi I have two linked periods of sick. Back trouble
One in July to November
And one March to June
Does the ssp start again on the second period ?
Thank you

By: Solutions for HR

Solutions for HR — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 09:35:44 +0000

In reply to Tracey.

Hi Tracey

Thanks for your question.

Entitlement to SSP is decided by applying the qualifying conditions to the first day on the first PIW, not the start of any later linked PIW, so providing you qualified for the first absence, you will for any further linked absences.

Hope this helps.

By: Tracey

Tracey — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 17:25:18 +0000

Hi, I have 3 linked periods of sickness between February and currently off ( June ) Does the ssp rule of earning more than £118 a week still apply if my earnings have dropped below that due to being off sick. I am contracted to work the same 2 days per week totalling 16 hours at minimum wage. Thanks : )

By: Solutions for HR

Solutions for HR — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 15:41:06 +0000

In reply to Jim Ball. Thanks for your question. You are only entitled to SSP for the period of your employment I'm afraid. You will need to contact your local Jobcentre Plus to see what entitlements you are eligible for: Here is the link > Jobcentre Plus Hope this helps.

By: Jim Ball

Jim Ball — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 23:32:16 +0000

In reply to Sarah vernon.

I resigned my post as a carer – giving notice to leave weeks ahead.
I then sustained work related back injury and asked for light duties. Although promised lighter duties didnt materialise and I aggravated the back injury further. This resulted in need for sick leave for 4 days before leaving date. However 8 weeks later I am still injured and unable to work but no.longervrmployed byntge company. Can I request SSP from them as I was injured in their work place? Are they liable to provide SSP if I have GP sick note?
Please advise?

By: Solutions for HR

Solutions for HR — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 13:21:42 +0000

In reply to Nigel Collins.

Hi Nigel

Thanks for your question.

Unfortunately, you are not eligible for SSP as you have had the 28 weeks. You need to request an SSP1 form from your employer which will enable you to speak to the DWP to see what benefits you may be able to access.

Hope this helps.