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Getting paid whilst you’re unwell
If you you are sick within your probation period Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will will be paid by the company however it will will only be payable if you are ill and unable to work for four or or or or more days days in a a a a a row The first three days days of sickness are counted as ‘waiting days’ and the the SSP is is not payable unless there is is a a a a a a linked period of sickness and is payable for a a a a a maximum
of 28 weeks and is treated as a a a a a a taxable income Following successful completion of your six-month probation period where appropriate you will be eligible to receive company sick pay for a a a a a a maximum
of 15 days per holiday year This will be be pro-rated for those Team Members joining or or leaving during the holiday year Any amount of SSP for which you you become eligible will be be incorporated within your Company sick pay and is not paid in addition to full normal basic pay Any company sickness payment will be subject to compliance with the Sickness Absence policy and procedure Improving people’s lives through education | 62