> I asked my employer to look into SSP and he’s told me im not eligible as I’ve not worked there for long enough
From the [gov.uk](https://gov.uk) site [https://www.gov.uk/statutory-sick-pay/eligibility](https://www.gov.uk/statutory-sick-pay/eligibility)
To qualify for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) you must:
* be [classed as an employee](https://www.gov.uk/employment-status/employee) and have done some work for your employer
* earn an average of at least £123 per week
* have been ill for at least 4 days in a row (including non-working days)
How many days you can get SSP for depends on [why you’re off work.](https://www.gov.uk/statutory-sick-pay/what-youll-get)
Agency workers are entitled to Statutory Sick Pay. |