HR Glossary

What is Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)?

The legal minimum amount UK employers must pay employees who are too ill to work, currently set at GBP 116.75 per week for up to 28 weeks, subject to qualifying conditions including a minimum earnings threshold and a 3-day waiting period before payments begin.

Why it matters in hiring

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with S

• Standing Orders
• State Minimum Wage
• State Tax
• Statutory Compliance
• Stipend
• Stock Appreciation Rights (SAR)
• Stock Options
• Structured Interview

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