SSP

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Category: Sickness absence and disability · Reviewed by Simon Temme, Account Executive · Last reviewed 2026-06-10

In short: SSP is the standard UK abbreviation for Statutory Sick Pay. See the principal entry, Statutory Sick Pay, for statutory basis, rate, qualifying conditions and interaction with group income protection.

Category: Sickness absence and disability Also known as: Statutory Sick Pay Related concepts: Statutory Sick Pay, Group income protection

Definition

SSP = Statutory Sick Pay. See Statutory Sick Pay.

Legal / Regulatory basis

See Statutory Sick Pay. Governed by Part XI of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992.

Scope of cover

See Statutory Sick Pay.

Practical example

A payroll administrator records “SSP from day 4” — the employee receives Statutory Sick Pay from the fourth qualifying day of absence.

References

Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992, Part XI — https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/4

This entry is part of the Apex Insurance Wiki. Last reviewed by Apex Insurance Brokers on 2026-06-10. Next review: 2026-12-10.

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