Sick pay for self-isolation
The rules around Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for self-isolation for coronavirus (COVID-19) changed on 24 March 2022:
- staff are no longer entitled to SSP for self-isolation, unless they’re not well and are off sick
- SSP is no longer paid from the first day of absence
Find out more about sick pay entitlement
If there’s a disagreement over Statutory Sick Pay
Employees can raise disagreements with their employer about:
- if SSP should have been paid
- how much SSP should have been paid
It’s usually best to raise the problem informally first.
If employees cannot resolve the disagreement, they can contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Contact the Statutory Payment Dispute Team at HMRC
Pay for self-isolating or quarantine after travel
Employees or workers are not entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) if they’re in self-isolation or quarantine after travel abroad and they cannot work from home. But an employer can choose to pay them sick pay – at the same rate as SSP or a higher rate – if they want to.
Self Isolation Support Grant