How long does SSP1 last?

You can complete form SSP1 before the end of SSP if you know an employee will be off sick for more than 28 weeks.

When can you get SSP again?

SSP for linked periods of sickness should only be paid for a maximum of three years. If the employee goes off sick again after 8 weeks or more than the end of their last period of sickness, they will be entitled to a ‘fresh lot’ of the 28 weeks SSP entitlement again (as long as they meet the qualifying conditions.

Does sick pay reset every year UK?

So each year, the amount of sick pay already received over the previous 12 months will be offset from an employee’s overall entitlement, until staff have completed 12 months without sickness absence, only then will their entitlement reach the maximum available again.

Is SSP recoverable by employer?

Employers are not entitled to recover any of the SSP paid to their employees unless they qualify for the reimbursement scheme. From 6 April 2014 employers are unable to recover SSP however they will continue to be able to recover unclaimed SSP for previous years until 5 April 2016.

Where do I get SSP1 form?

If you can’t get form SSP1 or a written statement from your employer, contact HMRC’s employees’ enquiry line on 0300 200 3500. They’ll ask your employer why they think you’re not entitled to SSP.

What happens when Statutory Sick Pay runs out?

After SSP runs out, you may be able to claim Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit. If you are going to be off work for more than 28 weeks, you can complete a form (SSP1) which means you could apply for Employment and Support Allowance before your SSP ends.

How many times can you get SSP?

You can get SSP for up to 28 weeks in one sickness episode. If you are still sick at the end of 28 weeks, you may be able to transfer to Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). SSP also stops if your job is terminated whilst you are off sick. If you have more than one job you may be entitled to SSP from each employer.

Can employers reclaim SSP after April 2014?

The Percentage Threshold Scheme (PTS), which allows employers to reclaim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) in certain circumstances, is abolished from 6 April 2014.

Does sick time reset at the beginning of the year?

The law states that an employer is not required to have an accrual or carryover policy for paid sick leave if the “full amount of leave” is provided to employees at the beginning of each year of employment, calendar year or 12-month period.

Can you get sacked for lying about being sick?

If you are persistently off sick, or on long-term sick, your employer should normally look at any alternatives before deciding to dismiss you. For example, they might have to consider whether the job itself is making you sick and needs to be changed. You can still be dismissed if you are off sick.

Can small employers reclaim SSP?

Can I claim back any SSP? If you were a ‘small’ employer, you used to be able to recover some of the SSP you paid to your employees, however you cannot recover any SSP for tax years from 2014/15 onwards.