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Statutory Sick Pay (NMT/NC)
Statutory Sick Pay (which is non means-tested and non-contributory) is paid by your employer for up to 28 weeks of sickness. The standard rate of Statutory Sick Pay is currently £79.15 a week. When your Statutory Sick Pay is due to end, you should check your entitlement to Employment and Support Allowance.
How can I claim Statutory Sick Pay?
Your employer is responsible for making these payments. Statutory Sick Pay is a legal minimum and if you qualify for it, your employer cannot pay you less.
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