Unsure about SSP

[Myriad2112]

I have just had two weeks off sick with a slipped disc. I have sent my firm a doctors certificate and my company have informed me that sickness is paid at their decression, and that I have only been there for six months that I will be paid SSP. Can someone tell me if this means I wont get paid my full salary or is it topped up by the government?

[CheekyChops]

No you won't get your full salary, you will get statutory sick pay (SSP) which is currently �72.55 per week.

See here for info about SSP.

[Myriad2112]

Thanks Cheeky
So if I had 10 days off work, does this mean they have to pay me for the first three or is that at thier decression also?

[CheekyChops]

No, you probably won't be paid for the first three days. Some places do pay you (like where I work) but others don't - as your company won't pay when you are off sick then I doubt they will pay you the first three 'waiting' days.

[Myriad2112]

Thanks, I guess I'll just have to wait and see - mean bas*ards

[Twenty20]

Sorry, but why are they 'mean bas*ards ' for not paying you if you're not working?

[Myriad2112]

Twenty, I wasn't talking about the two weeks, for that I agree with you but they do have the choice to pay me for the first three. If you had one day off work and (not that you'd need it) a doctors certificate stating that you were unfit to work, would you not hope to be paid for it?

[bednobs]

lots of companies chose not to give sick pay - they seem to find it cuts down on "sickie"days!