SSP Eligibility Guide for Employers
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is a core entitlement within the UK’s employment law framework, yet the rules governing eligibility remain a frequent source of uncertainty for employers. SSP is a statutory payment funded by employers for up to 28 weeks, but only in respect of qualifying days when the employee meets the statutory conditions. HR […]
Self Cert Sick Notes for Employers
Self-certification is the mechanism that allows employees to confirm their own sickness for the first seven calendar days of absence. It removes the need for a GP note during the early stages of illness and is a standard feature of UK sickness absence management. For employers and HR professionals, understanding how self-certification works is critical […]
What Happens When Sick Pay Runs Out
Employees can find themselves without income if their Statutory Sick Pay or contractual sick pay entitlement has been exhausted while they remain unfit for work. For employers and HR professionals, this point in the absence cycle is often sensitive and high risk. Decisions taken immediately after sick pay ends can affect capability procedures, discrimination risk, […]
Private Sickness Insurance for Employers
Private sickness insurance is increasingly raised in discussions between employees, HR teams and business owners. While employers are familiar with statutory sick pay and any contractual sick pay schemes they operate, questions about private sickness insurance create a different type of challenge. These policies sit outside the employer’s direct obligations yet frequently intersect with workplace […]
Private Sick Pay for Employees: Employer Guide
Private sick pay is a workplace term used to describe enhanced sick pay arrangements, usually delivered through employer-funded income protection insurance. It is not a legal category in UK legislation but a label employers use for insured or enhanced sick pay benefits. While Statutory Sick Pay provides only a limited safety net, private sick pay […]
LCWRA: Employer Guidance 2025
Employees who develop serious or long-term health conditions may be assessed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as having Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity (LCWRA). Although LCWRA is a Universal Credit classification rather than an employment law concept, employers increasingly encounter staff who are undergoing Work Capability Assessments or who have […]
How to Claim SSP: Employer HR Guide
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) remains the core statutory entitlement for employees who are too unwell to work. Employers and HR teams play a central role in guiding staff through the SSP claim process, ensuring the correct evidence is provided, internal notification rules are followed and payments are administered lawfully through payroll. A compliant SSP process […]
Sick Pay & Universal Credit Guide for Employers
This article explains how Statutory Sick Pay interacts with Universal Credit from an employer’s perspective. It provides HR professionals and business owners with a clear understanding of how SSP affects UC entitlement, what employers must report through payroll and the points where SSP ending can impact an employee’s income. The focus is on compliance, accurate […]
SSP Entitlement Guide for Employers
This article explains how statutory sick pay (SSP) entitlement works in practice for UK employers. It focuses on what HR and business owners need to understand about who qualifies for SSP, how entitlement is triggered and maintained, and where the main compliance risks sit when handling sickness absence and pay. The primary focus is on […]
NHS Sick Pay Guide for Employers
NHS Sick Pay operates differently from the typical contractual sick pay arrangements found in the private sector. Employers working with NHS staff, recruiting from the NHS or engaging workers with previous NHS service must understand how the scheme functions. The rules are set out primarily in the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook, known […]