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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

What is "statutory sick pay"?

APay that is automatically given to all staff when the business temporarily closes down
BA minimum payment that eligible employees receive from their employer when sick
CGovernment welfare benefits paid to a worker who has become recently unemployed
DA reward or attendance bonus paid to employees who take no sick days in a year

Explanation

Statutory sick pay (SSP) is the minimum amount employers must pay eligible employees who are sick. The rate and rules are set by government.

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