Statutory Sick Pay

Statutory Sick Pay is the minimum amount employers must pay eligible employees when they are off sick. The current rate is £118.75 per week (2025/26) for up to 28 weeks. To be eligible, an employee must earn at least the Lower Earnings Limit (£123/week in 2025/26), have been off sick for four or more consecutive days (including non-working days), and have told their employer within their company's notification deadline.