statutory

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is a fee made by your employer to staff who’re unable to work attributable to illness or damage. It’s possible you’ll be eligible for SSP for those who meet sure standards, reminiscent of having labored to your employer for at the very least 24 weeks and incomes at the very least 120 per week.

SSP is paid at a charge of 96.35 per week for as much as 28 weeks. You possibly can apply for SSP by finishing an SSP1 type, which you will get out of your employer or the Social Safety Company web site. You have to to supply your employer with a physician’s observe or different proof of your sickness or damage.

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Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) is a payment from your employer if you’re eligible and you’re taking time off work because you’re pregnant or have recently given birth. It’s paid for up to 39 weeks and is currently paid at a rate of 156.66 a week or 90% of your average weekly earnings, whichever is lower.

SMP is a vital safety net for new parents, providing financial support at a time when they may be facing additional costs. It also helps to ensure that women are not financially penalized for taking time off work to have children. Historically, SMP has been an important factor in reducing the gender pay gap and increasing women’s participation in the workforce.

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