If you’ve been injured at work and have been left unable to work as a consequence, it is likely that you will be wondering about what pay and benefits you will be entitled to during your recovery period.

It is best to check the terms of your contract to find out if your employer has a contractual sick pay scheme in place. Some employers will agree to pay your usual daily or hourly rate for a given period of time if you are off sick. Each employer’s contractual sick pay conditions will differ, so it is best to find out what this is at the start of your employment.

You are legally entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) as long as you match the below criteria:

• You have already started work for your employer. You would not qualify if you fell sick before the start date of your new employment contract.
• You are sick for a period of 4 full days in a row (or more). This is also includes non-working days.
• You must earn on average at least £120 per week, before tax.

If you work part-time or are employed on a fixed-term contract you are also entitled to SSP.

As long as your circumstances meet the above criteria you will be entitled to claim SSP of £95.85 per week, for up to 28 weeks.