Sick pay

Statutory sick pay

Statutory sick pay is paid by your employer for up to 28 weeks of sickness. The standard rate of Statutory sick pay is currently £75.40 a week. When your Statutory sick pay is due to end, you should check your entitlement to Incapacity Benefit.

How can I claim?

Ask your employer, who is responsible for making these payments. Statutory sick pay is a legal minimum and if you qualify for it, your employer cannot pay you less.

 

Occupational or company sick pay

You may be entitled to this on top of Statutory sick pay – check your employment contract.