What is Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)?
If you’re too ill to work, you may qualify to receive £109.40 per week of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from your employer for up to 28 weeks. This is the minimum amount that must be paid.
Eligibility
To qualify for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), you must:
be classed as an employee and have done some work for your employer.
earn an average of at least £123 per week.
have been ill for at least 4 days in a row (including non-working days).
Exceptions
You will not qualify for SSP if you:
have received the maximum amount of SSP (28 weeks)
are getting Statutory Maternity Pay
Fit notes and asking for proof
You must give your employer a fit note if you’re off work for more than 7 days in a row (including non-working days).
You can get a fit note (sometimes called a sick note) from the following healthcare professionals:
GP or hospital doctor
registered nurse
occupational therapist
pharmacist
physiotherapist
The note can be printed or digital.
Requesting SSP
If you are a worker and need to claim SSP you can use the form SC2 from the link below:
Once completed digitally, please send the form to Coople at info@coople.com. We will then check your eligibility for SSP and get back to you.