Working for 7 years No sick pay

mybaby0_4

Hi I hope someone on here can help me 
I’ve been working for my employer for 7 years now but need an operation on my back and I will not be able to work for 12 weeks and he says he don’t pay sick pay because it comes out of his own pocket, I’ve been earning  £166 per week all on the books 
please someone help me this can’t be right ???

calcotti

He is obliged by law to pay you Statutory Sick Pay.
https://www.gov.uk/statutory-sick-pay
provided you were earning at least £123/week in recent weeks.

(Guidance for employers

https://www.gov.uk/employers-sick-pay)

If he thinks he do not qualify he must give you form SSP1 saying why not.

If may be able to claim Universal Credit at the same time as getting SSP but that which depend on your overall financial situation (assessed with a partner if you have one).

if you are not eligible for SSP you can claim new style ESA but this will be deducted from any UC you claim.

mybaby0_4

I have asked for a ssp1 form explaining why he won’t pay , he’s reply why should I pay for something I don’t have 
I’m at my wits end with this ! 

Thanks for ur reply tho x 

calcotti

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/sick-leave-and-sick-pay/if-your-employer-refuses-to-pay-you-sick-pay/

Do you think you are eligible for Universal Credit?

mybaby0_4

I don’t know ! 

calcotti

mybaby0_4 said:

I don’t know ! 

Try using a benefit calculator https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/ or contact an advice agency.

Hannah_Alumni

@mybaby0_4 I'm so sorry, it sounds like you have a very unsupportive boss. I would encourage you to contact Scope's Helpline for any additional support.

Phone: 0808 800 3333.

Email: helpline@scope.org.uk.

Textphone: dial 18001 then 0808 800 3333.

Calls are free from UK landlines and mobiles.