Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)

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What it really means

The minimum pay you may get from your employer if you are too ill to work, for up to 28 weeks. Some employers pay more generous company sick pay on top. The exact rate and rules are on GOV.UK.

Chinese explanation

法定病假工资（SSP）：因病无法工作时，雇主可能支付的最低工资，最长 28 周。有些雇主还额外提供更优厚的公司病假工资。具体金额和规则见 GOV.UK。

Example conversation

A: I've been signed off sick for two weeks. B: You should get at least Statutory Sick Pay — check if the company tops it up.

A：我被开了两周病假证明。 B：你至少应能拿到法定病假工资——查查公司会不会再补一部分。

What you could say back

“Does the company pay more than SSP?”

Related phrases

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Official sources

Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.

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