Statutory Sick Pay
Statutory Sick Pay
Legislation 2007-2008
For employees earning £87.00 per week or more,
the rate is £72.55
per week.
You can use this statutory sick
pay calculator to estimate how much pay your employee will get over her
maternity leave period.
If you are a registered client you can access our dedicated customer support section and obtain more information on the latest statutory sick pay legislation. Company Absence Policy. and the availability of free booklets.
Employees Rights
Employee's statutory rights must be incorporated in the
employment contract including your company policy and procedures
which they should follow. Leave must be allowed for medical
appointments or parental leave.
Fixed Term Contracts
All employees will be treated the same for SSP purposes whether they are on fixed term or permanent contract -
including those with contracts of three months or less.
All fixed term workers are entitled to
statutory SSP provided they pay the minimum National Insurance - i,e
fulfilling the statutory criteria. If you also offer an
occupational sickness policy - this now applies to fixed term contracts.
Small Employers’
Relief
Our UK payroll service is tailored for all small businesses who are looking to outsource their salaries.
If you are already outsourcing your payroll, are you getting a good deal? Check our online payroll outsourcing questionnaire.
You can also download the brochure here.