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Sick pay for nannies

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Cl · 10/10/2001 17:33

I have a lovely nanny who unfortunately has an ongoing health problem which involves hospital visits and quite a few days off. She has just been off for a week and is off for another next week and needs to go back into hospital for another week at the end of the month. Up until now I've always just paid her if she was sick, but it's getting a bit crazy - I'm paying out about £235 incl tax and NI per week for three days childcare and will have had no nanny to show for this for three out of five weeks this month. I don't want to be mean, but wondered a) what other people do about sick pay b) what benefits are available from the state if you're off work for two weeks or more?

Any help much appreciated. Off on hols from tomorrow (paying her for that time too!) so if I don't respond please don't think me rude!
thanks

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Alibubbles · 11/10/2001 12:17

What does it state in her contract regarding sickness and how long has she been with you?
providing your nanny has been paying NI and has been employed by you for at least eight weeks, you will be required to pay statutory sick pay in accordance with the Govt legislation if she has been absent for at least 4 consecutive days. (This money is recoverable from the govt. For advice ring Soc services helpline 0800 393 539)

So, if a nanny fell ill on a monday then she would not be eligible for sick pay until Thursday, so for thurs and Friday she would be paid two fifths of a weeks SSP.

It is reasonable to expect a maximum of 4 weeks full pay while sick, though many don't offer this.

If a nanny is on a temporary contract the employer has no obligations in law to her.

Those wishing to claim SSP need to ask the local DSS to send the employer's manual on SSP (ref CA30) and an SSP tables booklet)CA36). It is a good idea to get the booklet N1244 Statutory sick pay: "Check your rights' for the nanny.

The state will pay back 80% of sick pay paid outby the employer for the first six weeks, thereafter 100%

Hope this all helps - taken from `The Good Nanny Guide Breese & Gomer, a brilliant book with all the nitty gritty!

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Cl · 22/11/2001 16:29

Thanks for that alibubbles. The problem with ssp is that at around £60 is won't even cover her rent of £105.... so I think I'm stuck with paying her. The state will only help if she can't/won't work at all. I thought of asking her to make up for money paid out (after the 4 week limit which she's definitely had) as babysitting. Do you think that's mean?

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Cl · 22/11/2001 21:17

Thanks for that alibubbles. The problem with ssp is that at around £60 is won't even cover her rent of £105.... so I think I'm stuck with paying her. The state will only help if she can't/won't work at all. I thought of asking her to make up for money paid out (after the 4 week limit which she's definitely had) as babysitting. Do you think that's mean?

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Alibubbles · 23/11/2001 12:28

I suppose the only thing you can do as it appears that you would rather keep her, is talk to her about it, ask her how she feels about making up the hours. Say that you are paying her the full amount and in fairness, some kind of return is due

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