Covid Sick Pay Uk. For the duration of the pandemic for COVID-19 related sickness absence. Non-sickness Covid-19 related absence.
This article answers some of the most frequently asked questions about sickness absence and sick pay during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic including the rules on statutory sick pay and the position of people who are self-isolating or otherwise vulnerable. They are not fully vaccinated and someone in their household has symptoms or has tested positive. Someone might have to self-isolate more than once during the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you think youre entitled to statutory sick pay but your employer says youre not and refuses to pay it you should contact HM Revenue and Customs HMRC or HMRCs Statutory Payments Disputes Team.
Advice for employers and employees Self-isolation and sick pay When someone cannot come to work because they need to self-isolate and when they must get Statutory Sick Pay SSP. Staff must be paid at least Statutory Sick Pay SSP if they cannot work because theyre self-isolating for any of the following reasons. Statutory Sick Pay SSP is payable to qualifying employees who are off work for four or more days in a row at a rate of 9585 per week for up to 28 weeks. They have coronavirus COVID-19 symptoms or have tested positive.