Legislation
What's the SSP Entitlement for Employees Contacted Through Test and Trace?
Due Date
13 March 2020
Summary
When an employee has been notified they have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, start paying SSP from the first qualifying day they are off work, as long as they are off at least 4 days in a row. SSP entitlement ends:
• After 14 days from the date of the most recent contact with the person who tested positive
• Sooner if specified in the notification
Waiting days do not have to be served.

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