Employers with fewer than 250 employees will be able to claim up to two weeks’ SSP per employee for COVID-related sickness absences occurring from 21 December 2021.
The reintroduction of the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme (SSPRS) was announced as part of a £1 billion support package for businesses impacted by the omicron variant of COVID-19. Employers will be eligible for this support if they:
Are UK based
Employed fewer than 250 employees on 30 November 2021
Had a PAYE scheme at 30 November 2021
They have paid their employees’ COVID-related statutory sick pay (SSP)
For more information on the claim, process follow this LINK
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