Employer stopped paying SSP

moremore

What does it mean when employer stops paying SSP , it has been for 2 months, 3rd month not paid at all despite medical certificate been sent to employer.

heretolearn_2

SSP is payable for 28 weeks. You should ask why it has been stopped. Were you off sick before, fairly recently? Periods of sickness that are close together are 'linked' so that could be one reason you've had your full amount?

MrsManda

Have you spoken to your employer about why it's stopped?
How long have you received SSP?
SSP is only payable for 28 weeks then you should receive a SSP1 form from your employer which you can then use to claim Employment Support Allowance.

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

Acc72

moremore wrote: »

What does it mean when employer stops paying SSP , it has been for 2 months, 3rd month not paid at all despite medical certificate been sent to employer.

Have you rang them to find out ? - it could be a mistake and you need to tell them ?

Edit : Sorry, all posted at the same time !! .......

KME91

Were you recieving Statutory Sick Pay, or employer funded sick pay? Employers can decide whether or not they pay employer funded sick pay and many have a limit for how long they will pay it for. You are, however entitled to the minimum SSP though, and if your employer is not paying it, I think you can claim it back from the DWP. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Illorinjured/DG_10018786