Pls help re SSP and tax credits!!

astonsmummy

Hiya,

Just got back from a stint down the local NHS Walk in centre (minor a&e).
And basically have been told i have Carpal tunnel syndrome AGAIN! :eek:
It happens on and off and is blooming painful (especially wen u have a 2 year old!)

Anyways, I am a lone parent on a CTC and a high rate of WTC. I work 2 nights a week In a care home.
The hospital told me i need to rest my hand and I have to go get a sick note from docs tom - (I was off last week with a tummy bug aswell) So in total so far it will be 4 nights off including tonight and wed night.

Basically i was wondering if i can claim SSP?? As i dont get sick pay from work. I've already lost £140 last week by not working, now this week i'll be loosing another £110!! :eek:

Also do i have to tell tax credits??
Pls can someone help or guide me in the right direction please as this is all a bit over my head and i'm worried i wont have enough to cover all my bills this month!

TIA XX

CIS

If your on the sick from work then all normal work rights are retained and tax credits remains claimable

Have you checked the SSP rules for eligibility ?

To get SSP you must be:

* Aged between 16 or over and under 65 (these age limits will be removed from 1 October 2006).
* Sick for at least 4 or more days in a row (including weekends and bank holidays). This is known as a Period of Incapacity for Work.
* Earn, before tax and National Insurance an average of £84.00 a week. This is called the Lower Earnings Limit for National Insurance Contributions (NIC). The amount you need to earn is lower than the amount when you have to start paying NIC’s.

Your earnings are averaged, over an 8 week period before your sickness began. This period may vary slightly depending on whether you are paid weekly or monthly paid, or at other intervals. If you have just started your job the calculation may be different, contact your employer for more information.

If your not eligible them the employer should complete the sick form to say why and you then need to take it to claim IB.

astonsmummy

Thnx CIS. Yes i'm eleigable, i just dont know wat to do now. got to take the sick not in tom - will i get ssp in with my wages? do i get it for the first 2 days or not?

TIA xx

CIS

The first three days of a period of sickness are not payable for SSP (unless you eemployer voluntarily pays you), it should then be paid by your employer as and when your normal wage is due.

astonsmummy

sorry does that mean the first 3 days i supposed to work? or just first 3 days of sickness? xx

CIS

Its the first 3 days of work.