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Is paid for up to 28 weeks
Is paid by employers
Have you:
- been working for an employer when you became sick?
- paid National Insurance contributions or had an average gross earnings at or above the Lower Earnings Limit?
- been sick for at least four days in a row, including weekends and Bank Holidays?
If YES to all, claim Statutory Sick Pay
Spells with eight weeks or less between them are counted as one spell.
If you have more than one job you may be able to claim Statutory Sick Pay from each employer.
How to Claim
When to claim
Claim straight away. If you delay you may lose benefit.
Claim Form
Ask your employer for an SSP1 claim form.
Filling in the form
Before you fill in your form, check that you are applying for everything you may be entitled to.
Proof of identity
It is important that we can be sure of your identity when you make a claim. We may need to ask you about your background and look at any official documents you have to support the information you give. This could be your original birth certificate, passport or other documents. You may need more than one.
If you are not sure about this, get leaflet GL25 "How to prove your identity" from your Social Security or Jobs & Benefits office.
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