Statutory Rates (SSP)

Modified on Thu, 5 Mar at 9:52 AM

All new Statutory rates have been updated in Edupay to apply from April 6th.


SSP (Statutory Sick Pay)


1) No lower earning limit - all employees qualify for SSP regardless of earnings


2) No Waiting days to receive SSP - SSP is received on day 1 of sickness (previously on day 4 of sickness)


3) SSP Calculation -  SSP amount will be calculated as the LOWER of:

  • 80% of the employee’s Average Weekly Earnings (AWE)
  • or the statutory flat SSP weekly rate (£123.25 from April 2026)



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