entitlement

[johnbjohn]

I have been with my employer for 9 months and have been off due to loss of hearing (perforated eardrums ( not caused by my work), please tell me if i am entitled to anything from them, and what benefits i might get.

[patc7641]

You may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay, (but probably not) or, if off for more than 3 working days,Incapacity Benefit. Check out the jobcentreplus webiste www.jobcentreplus.com

[Ethel]

You will be enitled to statutory sick pay for a maximum of 28 weeks, and then might qualify for Incapacity Benefit.

Your employer will pay your SSP.

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/lifeevent/benefits/statu tory_sick_pay.asp

Anything else your employer pays you depends on the terms and conditions of you contract. Some employers pay nothing extra, others pay full pay or a per centage for a stated time.

You may be entitled to some form of income support benefits. All the information you need is here:

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/lifeevent/benefits/statu tory_sick_pay.asp