Effective from Monday, 1 January 2024, weekly sick pay in addition to SSP is as follows:
| Technician | Approved Electrician | Electrician | Labourer & Adult Trainee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1 and 2 | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Weeks 3 to 24 | £210.00 | £200.00 | £190.00 | £180.00 |
| Weeks 25 to 52 | £105.00 | £100.00 | £95.00 | £90.00 |
Effective from Monday 6 January 2025, after eight weeks of continuous sickness absence, payment of waiting days 8-14 (i.e. the second week of the sickness absence claim) will be made retrospectively. There will be no payment for days 1-7 (i.e. the first week).
Weekly sick pay in addition to SSP for Apprentices
| Absence length | Pay |
|---|---|
| The first three days | Nil |
| Thereafter to week 12 | £15 |
Note: Apprentice sick pay is payable at the appropriate rate for an aggregate period of 12 weeks in any consecutive 12 months.
Welfare benefits
| Benefit | Operatives and Adult Trainees | Apprentices |
|---|---|---|
| Death Benefit | £40,000 | £10,000 |
| Accidental Death Benefit (on-site) | £70,000 | £25,000 |
| Total Accidental Death Benefit (on-site) | £110,000 (£40,000 + £70,000) | £35,000 (£10,000 + £25,000) |
| Permanent and Total Disability Benefit | up to £50,000 | up to £10,000 |
| Accidental Dismemberment Benefit | £4,000 | £2,000 |
Welfare Credit Scheme
Weekly sick pay in addition to SSP for staff is laid out below:
Sickness Benefit
Payable after three days absence, max 18 weeks in a two-year period. Staff must have eight consecutive welfare credits before a claim can be made.
| Salary range | Sickness benefit (per week) |
|---|---|
| £5,500 – £8,500 | £53 |
| £8,501 – £10,000 | £60 |
| £10,001 – £11,500 | £80 |
| £11,501 – £13,000 | £99 |
| £13,001 – £14,500 | £118 |
| £14,501 – £16,000 | £130 |
| £16,001 – £17,000 | £149 |
| £17,501 – £19,000 | £169 |
| £19,001 – £20,500 | £188 |
| £20,501 – 22,000 | £207 |
| £22,000+ | £226 |
| Staff employees weekly welfare cost = £10.35 |
Rules for claiming sick pay for operatives
An operative must have 8 consecutive welfare credits before a claim can be made.
The claim for sickness benefit must be received within 1 month (4 weeks) from the first day of sickness. Claims received after this time will be returned and not processed.
A claim form must be submitted and sent with the self-certificate or a Statement of Fitness for work at the beginning of any claim.
Operatives that claim the full sick pay entitlement must return to work for a full year before they can claim any further sick pay.
Rules for claiming sick pay for staff
The staff member must have 8 consecutive welfare credits before a claim can be made.
The claim for sickness benefit must be received within 1 month (4 weeks) from the first day of sickness. Claims received after this time will be returned and not processed.
A claim form must be submitted and sent with the self-certificate or a Statement of Fitness for work at the beginning of any claim.
Staff that claim the full 18-week entitlement must return to work for 2 years before they can make any further claims.
Death in Services Benefit
Salaried Staff (aged 18+) = £40,000
Private medical insurance for staff and operatives
Arranged through EC Insurance Services (ECIS) who can be contacted by email at: ecis@ecinsurance.co.uk, or by telephone 0330 2210241.