Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
Common Questions and Answers relating to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) in the workplace for Part-Time and Full-Time workers.
What are the new rules for SSP medical evidence?
While you can still self-certify for the first 7 days of illness, the 2026 rules encourage digita...
Can my boss refuse to pay me for a one-day sickness?
No. Under the new 2026 legislation, your employer must pay SSP for a single day of absence if you...
How is 2026 sick pay calculated for low earners?
For workers who earn less than the standard weekly SSP rate, the payment is calculated as a perce...
Is the SSP lower earnings limit still in place?
No. The 2026 reforms removed the Lower Earnings Limit (LEL) for Statutory Sick Pay. Previously, t...
Do I get sick pay from the first day of illness in 2026?
Yes. As of April 2026, the three-day "waiting period" for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) has been aboli...
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