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<p>Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) provides a minimum level of income for employees when
they are off work sick, or deemed incapable of work. It is paid in full by employers.
To receive SSP from their employer, individuals must meet all SSP eligibility conditions,
including being classed as an employee.</p><p> </p><p>SSP is just one part of the
government’s safety net and the support to people in times of need during the pandemic.
Where an individual’s income is reduced while off work sick or self-isolating, for
example where they are not eligible for SSP, and they require further financial support
they may be able to claim Universal Credit and new style Employment and Support Allowance,
depending on individual circumstances. Working people on low incomes who are required
to remain at home by NHS Test and Trace to help stop the spread of the virus and cannot
work from home can also now receive £500.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Background</strong></p><ul><li>SSP
is paid at a flat rate of £95.85 per week to eligible employees.</li><li>We have already
strengthened our wider safety net by temporarily increasing the standard allowance
of Universal Credit by the equivalent of £20 per week, meaning that claimants will
be up to £1,040 better off for the 20/21 tax year.</li></ul>
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