Ultimatum on SSP

cavework

From experience you are issued with a fit note from your Doctor to cover up to 28 weeks SSP.
After that if you are still unfit to return to work you will then be switched to ESA.
During the time you are on ESA you will still be deemed to be employed and will still accrue holiday entitlement
The fit note will state that you are either unfit to work or can return based on advice the Doctor gives
ie staggered return ..reduced hours
make a change in the type of work due to the illness/abscence .. This fit note states 'if the employer can accomodate these changes' It is advisory
If the employer cannot accomodate the changes then the employee can remain on SSP for the full 28 week period .
If the Employee cannot return to work ever again based on medical advice, then the employer can look at dismissal on the grounds of capability prior to the 28 week period or after.
The dismissal will include payment for notice period and any holiday accrued.

mjm3346

ever wrote: »

Thank you for the information, all!



He's 23 and has worked there since February 2009, so quite far away from the retirement-type age. I keep thinking that termination = bad because of how it might look to future employers, but it's extremely unlikely he'll ever be able to work again, so I suppose I need to get that thought out of my head.

Sorry about the circumstances.
Let the employers go for termination, it may take a bit longer so he gets a bit more money and benefits wise there is no chance of anyone wanting to look into why he resigned or trying to delay payment because he gave up work (they probably wouldn't make a fuss but it removes the risk).

DerbyDD

Entitlement to SSP ends when the employers liability ends. Your employers liability ends if:

You are no longer sick or
You have had 28 weeks SSP or
Your contract of employment comes to an end.

SSP will also end if your employer considers you capababily of working.

Hope this helps

Indie_Kid

mjm3346 wrote: »

Sorry about the circumstances.
Let the employers go for termination, it may take a bit longer so he gets a bit more money and benefits wise there is no chance of anyone wanting to look into why he resigned or trying to delay payment because he gave up work (they probably wouldn't make a fuss but it removes the risk).

For ESA claims, this is irrelevant.