Sick Pay

jackie1955

Its many years (about ten) since I last went off work 'sick' and claimed 'sick pay'. Then I think after you'd been off for about 4 days you had to get a note from your doctor.

Can anyone tell me what you have to do these days? I work part time but do pay my NI Contributions.

magenta

Hiya,
In Scotland (and in NHS-where I work)- If you're off sick for more than 3 days, you can 'self-certificate' - up to 7 calender days. After that, you need a line from your GP. Hope this helps and you're feeling better soon
Magenta x

woodbon

HI,

Yes, its the same here in England, after the firs 3days you self certificate yourself for up to 7 days, then you need a doctors certificate. Money wise, you're entitled to statutory sick pay, some employers (mine) give you full pay for a certian length of time, but this is a matter of your employment contract.

Hope this helps a bit. Love Sue

jackie1955

Thanks for replies

My employer does not pay SSP, and I work part-time, average 10 hours per week. Have been paying NI contributions.
I don't want to take time off work unless absolutely necessary (I love my job) but it does involve some manual work which is getting a bit difficult

I am just concerned as to whether I will be able to get 'sick pay' from my NI contributions. They have bought a new thing in now havent they, and the only info I can find relates to this and about getting people back to work

Me confused? You bet I am :?

magenta

jackie1955 wrote:

Thanks for replies

My employer does not pay SSP, and I work part-time, average 10 hours per week. Have been paying NI contributions.
I don't want to take time off work unless absolutely necessary (I love my job) but it does involve some manual work which is getting a bit difficult

I am just concerned as to whether I will be able to get 'sick pay' from my NI contributions. They have bought a new thing in now havent they, and the only info I can find relates to this and about getting people back to work

Me confused? You bet I am :?

Hiya,
I'm confused too :? I've only ever worked for employers that pay SSP. Have you tried the Help-line team? They may be able to help?
Magenta x

mash65

u can ring the job centre & they will tell u how to claim it.if employer doesnt pay it they can advice u.but u can get it though job centre.
google job centre or dwp for information on benefits.
hope thats a help.