Statutory sick pay

[kiki22]

Can someone explain how it works?

I don't get paid if I'm off I've never had more than a few days can I claim SSP or get some other help? I can't return to work just now but can't afford not to work either.

Depends entirely on your contract of employment.. What does it say?

I would need to read it but I don't have it with me. I could get dp to get it for me later.

Since the OP is asking about SSP, what is in the contract is (mostly) irrelevant.

Take a look here (click through the pages or use the links at the top to see if you are eligible, how to claim, etc.)

www.gov.uk/statutory-sick-pay

You can claim it but not until day 4 of being off

SSP is statutory not contractual. It has a three day waiting period so only pays from the fourth day of sickness, although the waiting periods can be linked if close together. Entitlement is subject to a minimum income, roughly £120 a week.

If you are employed and earn more than £118 per week then you are entitled to £94.25 per week Statutory Sick Pay (minus tax and NI). The first 3 days off sick are unpaid.

You can get this for up to 28 weeks.