Unsure if you should give your employee Statutory Sick Pay? Do you pay it every time someone’s off sick? And how much SSP should you even pay?
Get fast answers to these questions—or to any sick pay query—from Employers Direct’s team of qualified, UK-based HR advisors.
Open 24 hours a day, the free Employers Direct helpline gives you instant access to a Statutory Sick Pay specialist.
We listen to your situation with care before giving you clear answers tailored to your business.
And you won’t hear any jargon—just the right advice to help you avoid staff legal action.
Sick pay advice to protect your business
The sooner you call Employers Direct, the sooner you start solving your staff sick pay problem. Even if it’s only a minor SSP issue, it’s better to act fast before it grows into an expensive tribunal.
Get help with any SSP issue—from the simple to the complex—such as:
- Company sick pay schemes
- Minimum and maximum absence periods
- National Insurance contributions
- Holding return-to-work meetings
- Getting the correct notice from staff
- Suspecting staff of faking sickness
It’s entirely up to you whether you decide to act on our advice, but be reassured that it’s based on the ACAS Code of practice and in your best interests as an employer.
And that’s why we’ve been the UK business world’s top trusted HR advisor for over 30 years: we’re here to help employers like you.
“Yes, I would like instant Statutory Sick Pay advice…”
Please call Employers Direct today on 0800 144 4050