SSP and the rules of pay

[Syeeee]

Hi all. Is anyone familiar with the rules around SSP and pay during time off? I'm not confident that my school has followed the correct procedures, and I'd really appreciate it if someone could help me look into it—my union hasn't been very helpful. Thank you!

[MadBunny]

Hi . Hope this link to the union site helps.

I retired 12 yrs ago so wasn't sure if and how much things have changed. I would have thought that the school has an employment and pay policy which you can access? Or the local authority?

Or if its an academy, the trust might have guidelines?

I recall that you were able to self certificate for the first 7 days , then a doctors note was needed after that.

Hope you can get sorted out x

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[Syeeee in reply to MadBunny]

very helpful! Thank you

[MadBunny in reply to Syeeee]

You're welcome. I don't want to sound like a teacher lol, but please make sure you keep a note of everything just in case it's needed x

[Syeeee in reply to MadBunny]

YES! great reminder

[Deeb1764 in reply to Syeeee]

your contract should have the full details as well! But always get a certificate once you hit 7 days plus and make sure you always call in weekly or week before certification runs out or check what they want so you have that in writing or noted. A lot of companies have their own quirky rules and people fall in a “oh it will be fine” and then it gets difficult. Also just check Gov.uk SSP page as will tell you a lot too.

[AgedCrone]

Just google SSP Regulations…it’s all there with all the IFS&BUTS

[Numptybrain]

There was a thing Martin Lewis was asking everyone to check their wage slip this month for errors. Something to do with codes I think.

Take care

Wendy xx

[Chockyuk]

I work in education and luckily enough I’ve always been fully paid throughout my flares. Whilst I was awaiting my official diagnosis and was almost completely bedridden, I was off for 6 weeks and I was very grateful to still receive full pay.

As others have said, it should be in your contract, failing that, a handbook? If not you’re well within your rights to ask for a copy of their HR policy.

ACAS are quite good at letting you know your rights.

Good luck, these things can be tricky to navigate.

[aliplayspiano]

As others have said, it should be in your contract. I retired last summer but when I was working I was fortunate that my employer paid me full pay while I was off sick but if it had been longer than six months it would have dropped to half pay.

From what I remember my employer claimed the SSP from the government and then topped it up to my full salary.