Bit of help in writing a letter for my employer to sign because of broken wrist

Peter92

Hi, I just need a quick letter for the government since I broke my wrist, to prove the number of hours I work per week (actual wording for the evidence needed is "proof of number of hours currently worked"). I'm only part time at a pub hence why I don't get sick pay or wage slips, so I need an employer's letter. However my boss has been super busy and is off on holiday on monday, so she asked me to actually write up the letter, and she'll check it over and sign it.

Wording things is not my strong suit as you can probably tell, so I was just wondering if anyone could give me an idea of what to write? (if not I can probably call her tomorrow) Here is what I'm thinking of, which seems a bit short so far.

(pub address)

I can confirm Peter works on average around x hours or x days per week, depending on the availability of other staff.

(boss name)
(pub name)

Torry_Quine

If this is to claim ESA as you aren't eligible for SSP then you need a form from the employer. I think its an SSP1.

NYM

It is an SSP1

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/423808/ssp1-may-2015.pdf

Peter92

I'm not so sure it is (that looks more like something for employers refusing to pay, I'm just not working enough hours to warrant it), they've already accepted the claim in the meantime. Mine has no mention of SSP1 or a fancy letter or anything, it just comes across like I need a signed letter from my employer to prove I work the hours that I said I work.

This is literally the whole section relating to it:

Send evidence
We require evidence to support your claim. The documents that we need are listed below.

Evidence for you
Proof of number of hours currently worked - for example, employer's letter or most recent weekly/fortnightly/monthly wage slips

NeilCr

I am a bit confused here. Entitlement to SSP isn't about hours worked but amount earned - more than £112 per week. See this link

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/rights-at-work/sick-pay/off-work-because-of-sickness/#h-statutory-sick-pay

Do you work at the pub regularly? Because, in general, many people are entitled to a pay slip.

Diary

To answer your question, your example looks great and short is fine. I would put 'needs of the business' instead of 'availability of other staff'. Just my.opimion.
When dealing with DWP or government bodies short and sweet and easily understandable is better.

kazwookie

Why are you not getting wage slips?

I thought it was a legal requirement, unless you are being paid cash in hand.

Darksparkle

Being part time doesn't mean you don't receive payslips.

All employees are entitled to a payslip regardless of whether you work for one hour or 50.

There are a few exceptions but pub workers are not one of them.

Who doesn’t have a right to a payslip
People who work don’t have the right to a payslip if they’re:

not an employee, eg contractors, freelancers or ‘workers’
in the police service
a merchant seaman
master or crew member working in share fishing (paid by a share in the profits or gross earnings of a fishing vessel)

If you are receiving them, you can't claim WTC whilst off sick unless you receive one of these benefits:
Statutory Sick Pay
Short-term Incapacity Benefit at the lower rate
Income Support on the grounds of incapacity for work
Employment and Support Allowance
National Insurance credits on the grounds of incapacity for work or limited capability for work

TELLIT01

Assuming you need the letter from your employer in order to claim benefits of some kind, it's almost certain that payslips will be required. Failing that, the letter from the employer will need to give a breakdown of earnings for at least the last 5 weeks.
As others have asked, why no payslips?

Peter92

I had to go over why no payslip for the student loans company, basically I don't earn enough for it to be useful, a lot of pubs and restaurants apparently do it, which is not ideal but legal.

So, new letter idea since I can see how much I've earned from looking at my online bank statement - "I can confirm Peter has worked on average around x hours per week, and earned £x over the last 5 weeks he spent at work"? Remember the employer is still gonna read and sign it, just is very busy :P

Darksparkle

Peter92 wrote: »

I had to go over why no payslip for the student loans company, basically I don't earn enough for it to be useful, a lot of pubs and restaurants apparently do it, which is not ideal but legal.

So, new letter idea since I can see how much I've earned from looking at my online bank statement - "I can confirm Peter has worked on average around x hours per week, and earned £x over the last 5 weeks he spent at work"? Remember the employer is still gonna read and sign it, just is very busy :P

No, not legal. In the past it was acceptable if you worked less than 8hrs per week or the employer employed less than 20 employees working less than 16hrs but not now.

Can you tell us what part of the government is asking you for this? It would help to give you advice.