SSP rebate scheme closes but still time to claim
Until 1 October 2021 you could claim back two weeks’ of statutory sick pay (SSP) for an employee if you had fewer than 250 employees on 28 February 2020 and your employee was unable to work due to coronavirus. On 9 September 2021 legislation came into force that means employers cannot use the scheme (and make reclaims) for any COVID-19 SSP absence occurring after 30 September 2021. However, there are transitional arrangements in place if you haven’t yet made a claim for a period prior to the closure date.
Tip. You have until 31 December 2021 to submit or amend any COVID-19 SSP rebate claims relating to prior to the closure date.
What has not been removed by the legislation is the COVID-19 SSP suspension of waiting days so your employees will continue to remain entitled to SSP from day one if their absence is for a coronavirus-related reason.
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