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What Benefits should I receive if I am injured at work ?
What Benefits should I receive if I am injured at work?
Here, we explain what pay and benefits you will be entitled to during your recovery.
Am I entitled to contractual sick pay?
Some employers will agree to pay your usual daily or hourly rate whilst you are off sick. Each employer’s sick pay rules and conditions will differ.
Am I entitled to Statutory Sick Pay?
You are legally entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP):
- You are sick for a period of 4 full days in a row
- You earn at least £120 per week.
As long as your circumstances meet the above criteria you will be entitled to claim sick pay of £95.85 per week, for up to 28 weeks.
Who isn’t entitled to Statutory Sick Pay?
You won’t be entitled to SSP if you:
- Are self-employed.
- Are an agricultural worker.
- Are receiving statutory maternity pay.
- Are currently pregnant, with a pregnancy-related illness and your baby is due in 4 weeks or less?
- Gave birth within the last 14 weeks, or within the last 18 weeks if your baby was born over 4 weeks early.
What is Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit?
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB) covers those who become ill or are left disabled due to an accident at work, or through contracting an industrial disease.
How do I know if I am eligible to claim Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit?
If you developed a disease as a result of your work you may be able to claim IIDB. There are over 70 diseases covered by the benefit scheme including:
- Asthma
- COPD
- Industrial deafness
- Pneumoconiosis
- Vibration White Finger
- Asbestosis or Mesothelioma
- Unilateral or bilateral diffuse pleural thickening.
For more information on how to claim visit the website.
What should I do if I have an accident at work?
Corries Solicitors handle work accidents on a No Win, No Fee basis, meaning that you do not pay anything if your claim is unsuccessful. Our friendly experts are here to help you through the claims process. For a free consultation call Corries Solicitors at 01904 527430 or contact us online
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Walmgate
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