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Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
What you'll get
You can get £94.25 a week Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for up to 28 weeks.
The days you’re off sick when you normally would have worked are called ‘qualifying days’. If you’re eligible, you’ll get SSP for all your qualifying days, except for the first 3. These are called ‘waiting days’.
You only get paid for waiting days if you’ve already received SSP within the last 8 weeks, and that included a 3-day waiting period.
If you have more than one job you may get SSP from each employer.
How you’re paid
SSP is paid by your employer in the same way as your normal wages, for example weekly or monthly.
Tax and National Insurance will be deducted.
If you think you are not getting the right amount of SSP, talk to your employer. If you’re still not happy, contact the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) enquiry line.