Explanatory note

This order, substitutes which comes into operation on 6th April 1994, alternative provisions for the paragraphs of subsection (1) of section 153 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (c. 7) (rate of payment). The new provisions increase the lower rate of statutory sick pay from £46.95 to £47.80 per week. The higher rate remains unchanged at £52.50 per week. In addition the earnings band is altered so that the higher rate becomes payable where the employee’s earnings are normally £200.00 or more per week (increased from £195.00 or more per week) (Article 2).

Article 3 contains transitional provisions for those employees who are incapable of work at the time of the change and would otherwise move from the higher to the lower rate of statutory sick pay.

Article 4 contains consequential revocations.