SSP 28-week limit timeline

Cap the chain by qualifying days rather than raw calendar days.

Build the SSP absence ledger

Calendar days in this absenceQualifying work days per weekWeekly SSP rate for the selected year (£)Average weekly earnings (£)Lower Earnings Limit used (£)Weeks since the previous eligible periodWaiting days already served in the linked chainCompany sick pay already paid (£)A previous Period of Incapacity for Work existsEmployee returned and then relapsedIrregular qualifying-day pattern

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Qualifying sick days: 10 · waiting days: 3 · payable days: 7

Statutory due: £172.55 · company paid: £0.00 · possible shortfall: £172.55

Decision boundary

Use actual absence dates, qualifying work days and the relevant earnings period. This tool does not issue an SSP1 or replace the employer decision.

Keep the SSP absence evidence trail

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