Tag: Work Sick Leave

Mental health conditions are the second most common reason for long-term sickness absence in the UK, accounting for more than half of all working days lost to long-term illness in recent years according to the Office for National Statistics. Despite this, many employees are uncertain about their rights when taking time off for mental health […]

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is the legal minimum that most UK employees are entitled to when they cannot work due to illness. For 2025/26, SSP is paid at £118.75 per week for up to 28 weeks — paid by your employer, not the government, and subject to Income Tax and National Insurance. Understanding how SSP […]