It was
confirmed in yesterday’s budget that, as a temporary measure to help contain
the spread of the Coronavirus, the Government will refund employers with fewer
than 250 employees (to be determined by the number of people a business
employed as of 28 February 2020) the first 14 days of Statutory Sick Pay they
pay to employees as a result of Coronavirus related absence.
It is
anticipated that this measure will come into effect at the same time as
the temporary regulations to extend Statutory Sick Pay to be available from day
one (rather than day four) for employees who self-isolate.
It was
also announced that the Government will introduce a temporary alternative to
the fit note in the coming weeks which can be used for the duration of the
Coronavirus outbreak. This will enable people who are advised to self-isolate
to obtain a notification via NHS111 which they can use as evidence for absence
from work where necessary. This notification would meet an employers’ need for
evidence when paying Statutory Sick Pay.
If you would like
more advice on any of the issues raised above or in our Coronavirus FAQs (read here), please do not hesitate to get in
touch with us.
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