SSP - Statutory Sick Pay
- Can be paid for up to 140 days (28 weeks)
- Always processed on Wednesday BACS (2 day clearing)
- First 4 days are a “qualifying period” of which, the first 3 days are unpaid
- We should be made aware of the employees first day of sickness within 7 days
- Employee can send us “Employees statement of sickness” SC2 form for first week ( can find on HMRC website)
- Sick periods exceeding 7 days will require sick note from doctor
- SSP is currently £94.25 per week
- It is a linked period of sickness if the employee is claiming SSP, goes back to work and is then is off sick again within 8 weeks. As this is “linked” we do not need to start the qualifying period again and is included with the 140 days maximum we can pay.
- Always check if you are eligible for this statutory payment on your engagement type
SMP - Statutory Maternity Pay
- Always processed on a Wednesday BACS (2 day clearing)
- First 6 weeks pay is 90% of average weekly earnings
- Following 33 weeks is £148.68 per week or 90% of average weekly earnings (whichever is lower)
- Can be paid for up to 39 weeks
- Must earn on average £118.00 per week
- Must inform employer at least 15 weeks before the baby is due
- Must provide MATB1 form as evidence – the midwife will give this to the expectant mother
- We will write to the employee confirming if the claim is successful along with confirmation of pay dates
- Always check if you are eligible for this statutory payment on your engagement type
SPP - Statutory Paternity Pay
- Always processed on a Wednesday BACS (2 day clearing)
- £148.68 per week or 90% of average weekly earnings (whichever is lower)
- Can be paid for up to 2 weeks
- Must earn on average £118.00 per week
- Doesn’t have to be the father, i.e. can just be the mothers boyfriend/husband
- Must inform employer at least 15 weeks before the baby is due
- Must complete “Statutory Paternity Pay and Leave: becoming a birth parent” form, SC3, which can be found on HMRC’s website
- Always check if you are eligible for this statutory payment on your engagement type