Manager’s guide
The manager's guide to Statutory Sick Pay
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The manager's guide to Statutory Sick Pay
Statutory Sick Pay changed fundamentally on 6 April 2026. Who qualifies, the current rate, the removal of waiting days and the Lower Earnings Limit, and how to calculate and record it.
What you will learn
- What is Statutory Sick Pay?
- The rate and how long it runs
- SSP from day one
- The Lower Earnings Limit has gone
- Notification and fit notes
Written by Elodie Cosette, Head of Insights
Written for managers,
not lawyers.
Inside the guide
11 short chapters
Read it in one sitting, or jump to the part you need today.
01What is Statutory Sick Pay?
02The rate and how long it runs
03SSP from day one
04The Lower Earnings Limit has gone
05Notification and fit notes
06Calculating SSP correctly
07Record-keeping and administration
08When your employee doesn't qualify
09When SSP ends
10Getting ready for the April 2026 rules
11How Jamie HR helps
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