Advice re sick pay

Saver88

Hi all,
My husband was off Ill last week, full 5 days. He works full time 38hr pw. Company doesn't pay sick pay which we knew. But he's just been paid his ssp off £32 and then a tax refund of £24??? Does this seem right? He's never been off sick before so we know nothing about it. Any information greatly appreciated, many thanks

Bailey101

That looks right - SSP is paid at a rate of £85.85 per week and the first 3 days of sickness are waiting days and aren't paid. He would therefore be entitled to 85.85/5*2 days = £34.34. The tax refund would be because he's on a cumlative tax code and the drop in wages means he's slightly overpaid on his tax so far this year.

Hope this helps.

Saver88

Thank you very much, that explains it perfectly. No more sick days for him in the future lol
Much appreciated bailey