Working hours: benefits rules - Calculating work hours: Sick Leave
Benefit entitlement can depend on how many hours of paid work you do per week.
- Last reviewed 01 November 2023
Calculating work hours: Sick Leave
Income Support or Employment and Support Allowance
You are not treated as being in full time paid work - even if you are a full time worker under your employment contract - if you are absent from work because you are sick.
Universal Credit
Working hours do not affect Universal Credit. If you are unwell for a short period of time, this may not affect your Universal Credit payments. If you have a fit note for 29 days or more, you may be referred for a Work Capability Assessment.
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