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How Is Statutory Sick Pay Reclaimed From HMRC?
Published on: 03/08/2021
Issues Covered: Absence & Sickness Coronavirus/Covid-19
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Chris Fullerton
Chris Fullerton

How Is Statutory Sick Pay Reclaimed From HMRC In Relation To Employees Who Were Absent From Work Due To COVID-19?

Employers can reclaim up to 2 weeks SSP if all of the following apply:

  • Your employee was off work because they had COVID-19 or were self-isolating
  • Your employee was off work because they were shielding – before 26 April 2021 in Scotland, before 12 April 2021 in Northern Ireland and before 1 April 2021 in England and Wales
  • Your PAYE payroll scheme started on or before 28 February 2020
  • You had fewer than 250 employees on 28 February 2020

 Employers can reclaim up to £96.35 a week for each employee if the above apply. Claims can be made via the gov.uk online service.

This scheme covers all types of employment contracts, including, full-time employees, part-time employees, employees on agency contracts, employees on flexible or zero-hour contracts and fixed term contracts.

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