Broken my thumb playing football

[kaiser78]

I have managed to break my thumb, My last contract finished at the end of June and I have two interviews lined up this week which I m proberbly going to have to cancel. Am I able to cliam ssp via my LTD company?

You related to David Haye on the off chance ? Man up !!

[TOSH1]

1. How long do the doctors expect you to be in plaster?
2. If the time is short as some joints need to be kept mobile even if they are in plaster for a short time - can you go to the interviews by train and taxis?

There is no point missing out on a contract as SSP is not exactly a large amount.

And the information on SSP is here - Statutory Sick Pay : Directgov - Money, tax and benefits You need to let your accountant know that you want to claim it.

Ive been told that im in plaster for at least 3 weeks. The've also mentioned (after 2 further x-rays) that it is not healing as it should and may operate. Not sure how long im going to be out for after that.

I am going to go for the interviews by train and taxi. Se how that goes.

[Clippy]

Claim on your insurance - Or get one arranged pretty pronto

Also known as fraud.

[Taita]

Broken Thumb

If you have interviews arranged, make every effort to go rather than cancel for (what others perceive as) a minor issue of a broken thumb. You did not become a contractor so you could claim permie benefits did you????

[mudskipper]

If I'm reading between the lines correctly, the OP is thinking that SSP is paid by the government. It isn't. It's paid by the employer, so paying SSP rather than normal salary isn't going to save you money.

However, in some instances, some can be reclaimed - see Getting subsidies or relief for statutory sick pay | Business Link - whether this applies to a 1 man LtdCo I've no idea. I'd suggest checking with your accountant.

[MikeNguyen]

if you cant drive, then what about public transport? I dont think you cant manage the interview because of the thump problem, can you? C'mon, it'd be tiring but it'll get you something in the end btw. G'luck!

[singhr]

Are you a goal keeper by any chance?