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Ssp

How does Statuatory Sick Pay - work for someone who only works part time - and earns less than the £112 per week required to claim the benefit ?
Is there a reduced amount available ?
Or is it down to employers ?

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  • Darksparkle
    Darksparkle Posts: 5,465 Forumite
    To be eligible for SSP you need to earn £112 per week or more.

    If you don't qualify for SSP then check your contract about contractual sick pay.

    If you don't qualify for SSP then your employer must provide and SSP1 stating the reason why and you can use this to apply for ESA.
  • 50Twuncle
    50Twuncle Posts: 10,763 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    ESA is not.possible - savings too high !
  • TELLIT01
    TELLIT01 Posts: 18,612 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper PPI Party Pooper
    50Twuncle wrote: »
    ESA is not.possible - savings too high !

    In which case you probably don't have any access to sickness benefit. If savings precluded ESA you won't be able to claim Income Support either.
  • 50Twuncle
    50Twuncle Posts: 10,763 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    OK My employer appears wise to the circumstances and is willing to continue to pay me - as if I was working my 10 hours per week.....
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