Sick Pay Help

[maddogmoon]

I was diagnosed with stress and mental health issues due to my work and situation ongoing with work. I took 7 days self cert, and then have been signed off for 2 weeks with a fit note.

I was checking my employment contract for whether I will receive my full salary during this time, it states I am entitled to receive the salary and other contractural benefits due for a maximum of 26 weeks in any 12 month period.

I’ve attached a segment of my contract, have I got it right that I am entitled to normal full pay during my absence and that SSP applies after a 26 week period.

thanks

[ULA]

You need to have complied with clause 13.1 in terms of notification regarding sickness absence, then it is 26 weeks as an aggregate in a 12 months period during which you are entitled to salary and contractual benefits.

[maddogmoon]

You need to have complied with clause 13.1 in terms of notification regarding sickness absence, then it is 26 weeks as an aggregate in a 12 months period during which you are entitled to salary and contractual benefits.

Hi, thank you - just to confirm I have complied fully with 13.1 - So in theory I would get full pay while on sick leave?

[ULA]

If you meet the 26 weeks in an aggregate 12 month period criteria as well. This is my interpretation but you should discuss this with your employer.

[maddogmoon]

Hi, thank you - just to confirm I have complied fully with 13.1 - So in theory I would get full pay while on sick leave?

Sorry, if I meet the 26 weeks in 12 month period? I have only been off sick for 1 week self cert and now 2 weeks in total and no previous illness / or sick leave.

[ULA]

Then you should be ok for being paid salary and contractual benefits, but as I have said confirm this with your employer.