One third of workers overestimate the value of statutory sick pay

The insurer's Health & Financial Fears Report 2023 found that more workers overestimated the value of SSP than those who knew the amount of support they would receive (27%), while 8% believed they would receive more than double the actual amount, which currently stands at £109.40 per week.  Meanwhile, 18% of respondents were unsure whether they are entitled to receive employer sick pay at all. Overall, 19% of workers had no entitlement and almost half (49%) would receive support for no longer than three months. More women (20%) reported that they did not receive any employer sick pay ...