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Sick pay basics

Statutory Sick Pay in outline.

By Priyanshu Goyal · 4 Mar 2026 · 1 min read · checked 22 Oct 2026

Eligibility depends on earnings and circumstances. Read gov.uk and your contract.

Sources

Statutory Sick Pay (gov.uk)
Employment contracts (gov.uk)

Last checked 22 Oct 2026. Rules change, so confirm on gov.uk.

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General information only. This page does not say whether you qualify for anything, and rules change, so check the linked gov.uk pages. For advice on your own case, use an IAA-registered adviser or a solicitor.