What is form SSP1?
SSP1 form: Statutory Sick Pay and an employee’s claim for benefit.
What do the letters SSP on a payslip stand for?
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
When should Employer send SSP1?
within 7 days
You must send an employee form SSP1: within 7 days of them going off sick, if they don’t qualify for SSP. within 7 days of their SSP ending, if it ends unexpectedly while they’re still sick. on or before the beginning of the 23rd week, if their SSP is expected to end before their sickness does.
How do I get an SSP1?
To qualify for Statutory Sick Pay ( SSP ) employees must: have an employment contract. have done some work under their contract. have been sick for 4 or more days in a row (including non-working days) – known as a ‘period of incapacity for work’
Who do I send my SSP1 form to?
the employer
The SSP1 form is to be completed by the employer and given to the employee in support of an application for benefits, either where an employee does not qualify for SSP or where their entitlement to SSP has or is about to cease.
What happens when SSP ends?
If you’re not eligible or your SSP ends You may be able to apply for Universal Credit or Employment and Support Allowance ( ESA ). You can use form SSP1 to support your application. within 7 days of your SSP ending, if it ends unexpectedly while you’re still sick.
Does my employer have to pay me SSP?
By law, employers must pay Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) to employees and workers when they meet eligibility conditions, including when: they’ve been off sick or self-isolating for at least 4 days in a row, including non-working days.
How long do employers have to pay SSP?
You can get £96.35 per week Statutory Sick Pay ( SSP ) if you’re too ill to work. It’s paid by your employer for up to 28 weeks. This guide is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg). You must be eligible for SSP .
Why has my employer sent me a SSP1 form?
The SSP1 form is to be completed by the employer and given to the employee in support of an application for benefits, either where an employee does not qualify for SSP or where their entitlement to SSP has or is about to cease. The employee can appeal to HMRC if they think your decision is unfair.