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Statutory Sick Pay - What is Statutory Sick Pay?

Statutory Sick Pay is money paid to you by your employer if you are sick and unable to work.

  1. 1. What is Statutory Sick Pay?
  2. 2. Can I get Statutory Sick Pay?
  3. 3. How much Statutory Sick Pay will I get?
  1. 4. How do I claim Statutory Sick Pay?
  2. 5. How do I challenge a Statutory Sick Pay decision?

What is Statutory Sick Pay?

Statutory Sick Pay is money paid to you by your employer if you are sick and unable to work.

Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Age rules: There are no age rules

Type of benefit: Non means tested

Taxable: Yes

Administered by: Your employer
 


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