Sickness And Sick Pay: Updated FAQs For Employers As Lockdown Restrictions Ease

This article answers some of the most frequently asked questions about sickness absence and sick pay in the UK during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, including the rules on statutory sick pay (SSP) and the position of people who are self-isolating, 'shielding' or otherwise vulnerable.

The government has set out its 'roadmap' for gradually easing the lockdown restrictions, but as employees begin to return to work there will continue to be many individuals who are unwell or required to self-isolate. This article answers some of the most frequently asked questions about sickness absence and sick pay in this context.

Do we have to pay employees who are off sick with diagnosed Covid-19?