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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