Self Isolating on a Swedish Derogation Contract

Jord9886

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has any advice... I'm currently employed through an agency on a Swedish Derogation Contract working 40 hours per week and have been for over 6 years. I have had to self isolate for two weeks (six days left as I write this) on the advice of my doctor as my 2 year old son was showing symptoms of Covid-19. My employer is currently paying me SSP whilst other people I work along side who have full time contracts are being paid the 80% from the government. When asked, I was told by the agency I would not be receiving the 80% from the government as I am not on a full time contract. I was wondering where I stand on this. Financially it means I'm dropping from around £450 per week (before tax) to the current SSP which is £94.25 and that's a pretty big drop. I have four children, the eldest being 9, the youngest, 9 months. It has effected the household already and I fear that, should one of the other children show symptoms and I need to self isolate again, another similar drop in finances would have a catastrophic affect.

Any help or advice would greatly appreciated. 

calcotti

The Job Retention Scheme is to support employers to pay wages to people they would otherwise lay off because there is no work for them. That is not your situation.