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15 April 2020In this guide, we unpack the revisions the government has made to the Statutory Sick Pay scheme as a result of coronavirus.
15 April 2020SMEs and employers can reclaim any Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) they’ve paid for absence due to sickness from coronavirus, on or after 13 March 2020 for a maximum of two weeks. While SSP claims can usually only be made from the fourth day of absence, the new scheme means it can be made from the first.
The scheme is available for:
In order to be eligible for SSP, employees must:
Use this SSP calculator to see if you are eligible.
You can claim two weeks of sick leave per employee for coronavirus. Employees will not require a doctor's note to prove that they are unwell.
You should keep records of:
The government has not yet released details of how SMEs will be able to claim back SSP. They are advising business owners to keep accurate records of staff sickness to be submitted once this is in place. iwoca will release further information on this as it becomes available.
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Dan is part of the content team at iwoca. He writes articles explaining financial topics, as well as guides on the best support for small businesses during coronavirus.
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