Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
How to claim
To claim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), tell your employer by the deadline. Check with your employer how you should tell them.
If you cannot work for 7 or more days (including non-working days) you need:
- an ‘isolation note’ if you’re unable to work because of coronavirus (COVID-19)
- a letter or ‘shielding note’ from your doctor or a health authority advising you to shield because you’re at very high risk of severe illness from coronavirus
- your notification from the NHS or public health authorities if you’ve been told to self-isolate because you’ve come into contact with someone with coronavirus
- a ‘fit note’ (or sick note) if you’re off sick for another reason
- a letter confirming the date of your procedure if you’ve been advised to self-isolate before going into hospital for surgery
If you’re unhappy with a decision
Talk to your employer if you think:
- their decision not to pay you SSP is wrong
- you’re not getting the right amount of SSP
You can ask them for a reason.
If this does not sort the problem, contact the HMRC Statutory Payment Disputes Team.