broken arm work wont pay ssp

fkelanne

hello all, i have been giving a sick note due to me braking my arm... They have told me that i will have to claim ssp for the job centre because i only work 16 hour!
how do i do that, and how long does it take?
thanks all.

DX2

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Illorinjured/DG_10018786

Robbie64

Your employer has got it wrong. There is no minimum hours needed to be worked to qualify for SSP. There is however a minimum weekly wage, which is £97 per week at present. Are your weekly wages at or above this amount?

If for any reason the employer cannot pay you SSP they have to issue you with form SSP1 which has to list the reason they cannot pay you SSP. You will need this if you have to claim Employment And Support Allowance from the DWP rather than SSP from your employer.

fkelanne

thanks, i only get £92.80 a week so this is prob why they cant pay it. ive been on the sick on for 3 weeks and still havent recievedn the ssp1 form! i have been told i will have to claim employment and support allowace.

robpw2

what job do you do ? can you not use the other arm

fkelanne

im a sales assistant. I would still be working if i could. 1 my work place wont let me insurance reasons, and 2 ive got a pot on up to me shoulder and my arm is bent. so cant use that arm at all...