Is she entitled to sick pay now she no longer pays national insurance?
Below is an extract from Statutory Sick Pay advisory document published by the Pay & Employment Rights Service which answers the query which you have raised. Please note that payment of Statutory Sick Pay may be recovered by the Club. “REMEMBER: Your right to SSP does not depend on your actual payment of NI contributions. As long as your average pay is £90 per week or above, you are entitled to SSP. For example, women over 60, who are no longer liable to pay NI, will still get SSP if they earn at least £90 per week.” Our Club employs a residential Steward who receives a heating allowance from the government. This seems unfair since the Club pays for the heat and light used in the residential accommodation. ls the Steward entitled to this allowance? According the infomation we have received from the Winter Fuel Payment Helpline, everyone over 60 is entitled to receive Winter Fuel Allowance. It is up to the person who gets the allowance as to whether they spend it on heating or not. It s
