The government has launched a statutory sick pay relief package for Small and Medium sized Enterprises.
Scheme details
- HMRC will cover up to 2 weeks Statutory Sick Pay
- Employers with <250 employees will be eligible
- Employers should maintain records of who is off and when
- A “Fit note” from a doctor is not required
- SSP applies from day 1 of your absence if it is due to sickness or need to self-isolate caused by Covid-19
- HMRC to set up the repayment mechanism as soon as possible