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Statutory Sick Pay

If you are unfortunate enough to suffer an injury in an accident at work then we are here to help you get back to work. We can help you claim compensation for your injuries by offering a 100% Compensation - No Win No Fee service, meaning that you receive 100% of your compensation and pay absolutely nothing to claim.

What is Statutory Sick Pay?

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is paid to employees who are unable to work because of sickness or disability. It is paid by your employer for up to a maximum of 28 weeks. It is available to most employees who are incapable for work and who satisfy the conditions for payment.

In order to receive Statutory Sick Pay you must have worked for your employer under a contract of service. You must be sick for at least 4 or more days in a row (including weekends and bank holidays) which is called a Period of Incapacity for Work and you must also earn, before tax and National Insurance an average of £90.00 a week. This is called the Lower Earnings Limit for National Insurance Contributions (NIC).

For 6 April 2008 to 5 April 2009 the standard weekly rate of Statutory Sick Pay is £75.40.

Once you have reported an accident at work you should make arrangements for Statutory Sick Pay. Your contract of employment should include information about sick or accident pay.

If your illness or injury is severe you might also be able to claim benefits whilst you are off work. Some employees either can not get SSP, or the period they receive SSP has ended. If this is the case, then you might be able to receive Employment Support Allowance (ESA)/ Incapacity Benefit (IB) or Severe Disablement Allowance (SDA) or Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit.

More information on Statutory Sick Pay from Advice Guide or from Department for Work and Pensions.

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