Many employers chose not to and that is exactly why many of our clients approach us to pursue a claim on their behalf as they feel let down by their employer. Employers are not required by law to provide occupational sick pay schemes for their staff. You will in all likelihood only receive SSP. We will seek recovery of the difference between your full pay and the amount you receive in SSP vis a vis your claim. If you employer does pay you full pay that should not be construed as an admission of liability, they can do this without accepting liability for the incident in question.