Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
What you'll get
If you’re eligible, you can get £123.25 a week Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) or 80% of your normal weekly earnings - whichever is lower. It’s paid for up to 28 weeks.
You’ll be paid SSP for all the full days you’re off sick that you normally would have worked.
Your employer will use your average weekly earnings over an 8-week period to work out much you get. You still qualify if you started your job recently and have not yet received 8 weeks’ pay. Ask your employer to find out more.
How you’re paid
SSP is paid by your employer in the same way as your normal wages, for example weekly or monthly.
If you have more than one job, you may get SSP from each employer.
Tax and National Insurance will be deducted.
If you think you’re 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.