{"id":14008,"date":"2023-11-13T12:51:37","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T12:51:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.s1jobs.com\/blog\/?p=14008"},"modified":"2026-04-07T15:08:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:08:25","slug":"what-is-statutory-sick-pay-ssp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.s1jobs.com\/blog\/what-is-statutory-sick-pay-ssp\/","title":{"rendered":"How much is statutory sick pay? A complete guide to what employees are entitled to"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">When you&#8217;re unwell and unable to work, it&#8217;s reassuring to know there&#8217;s financial support in place. Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is the safety net provided by employers across the UK, including Scotland, and as of April 2026, the rules have changed significantly in workers&#8217; favour.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-statutory-sick-pay-ssp\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\">What is Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Statutory Sick Pay is a legal entitlement that ensures employees receive a minimum level of financial support if they are too ill to work. It&#8217;s designed to offer stability during periods of sickness, bridging the gap until you recover or other benefits become available.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-is-statutory-sick-pay-in-scotland\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\">How much is Statutory Sick Pay in Scotland?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">From April 2026, SSP is paid at\u00a0<strong>\u00a3123.25 per week<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>80% of your average weekly earnings<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 whichever is lower. This rate applies across the UK, including Scotland.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-can-you-claim-ssp\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\">How long can you claim SSP?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">You can receive SSP for up to\u00a0<strong>28 weeks<\/strong>. After this, you may need to explore other financial support options, such as Universal Credit, if you&#8217;re still unable to work.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when-does-ssp-start\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\">When does SSP start?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>New for 2026: SSP now starts from Day 1 of your illness.<\/strong>\u00a0Previously, the first three days were unpaid &#8220;waiting days&#8221; \u2014 but that rule has been abolished. If you&#8217;re off sick, you&#8217;re entitled to SSP from your very first day of absence.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-is-ssp-paid\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\">How is SSP paid?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Your employer pays SSP in the same way as your normal wages \u2014 whether weekly or monthly. It&#8217;s subject to tax and National Insurance deductions.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"who-is-eligible-for-ssp\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\">Who is eligible for SSP?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>New for 2026: The minimum earnings threshold has been removed<\/strong>, meaning more workers than ever can now qualify. You&#8217;re entitled to SSP if you:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Are classed as an employee with a contract of employment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Have been ill for at least\u00a0<strong>four consecutive days<\/strong>, including weekends and bank holidays<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Agency workers and those on zero-hours contracts can also qualify, provided they meet the above criteria.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"who-isnt-eligible\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\">Who isn&#8217;t eligible?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">You cannot claim SSP if you:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Are self-employed or freelance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Are receiving Statutory Maternity Pay<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Fail to provide medical evidence (a fit note is required for absences over 7 days)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Were dismissed or resigned while off sick<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"special-rules-for-agricultural-workers-in-scotland\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\">Special rules for agricultural workers in Scotland<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">If you work in agriculture in Scotland, different sick pay rules may apply. It&#8217;s always worth checking your contract or speaking to your employer for sector-specific guidance.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-the-2026-changes-mean-for-you\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\">What the 2026 changes mean for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">These reforms, introduced under the Employment Rights Bill, are a significant step forward for workers in Scotland \u2014 particularly those in part-time, lower-paid, or insecure roles:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Faster financial support<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 no waiting days means you&#8217;re supported straight away<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Wider eligibility<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 lower earners who previously fell below the threshold are now covered<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Less pressure to work when ill<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 helping you recover properly and reducing the spread of illness in the workplace<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"bg-quiet h-px border-0\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"what-about-employers\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\">What about employers?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Employers across Scotland will need to adapt to the new rules. Key considerations include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Higher costs<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 SSP is now payable from Day 1, even for short absences<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>More employees qualifying<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 payroll and HR systems may need updating<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Policy reviews<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 sickness absence policies should reflect the new legislation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">The upside for employers? Better-supported staff are more likely to return to work sooner, reducing long-term absence costs.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to return to work after a period of sickness? With thousands of vacancies across Scotland, you\u2019ll find the one at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.s1jobs.com\/\">s1jobs!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To download a complete, printable version of the Statutory Sick Pay guidelines in Scotland, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/statutory-sick-pay\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you&#8217;re unwell and unable to work, it&#8217;s reassuring to know there&#8217;s financial support in place. Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is the safety net provided by employers across the UK, including Scotland, and as of April 2026, the rules have changed significantly in workers&#8217; favour. What is Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)? 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