The UK government is set to introduce a new sick pay scheme for over a million of its lowest-paid workers, ensuring they receive 80% of their weekly wage from the first day of sickness. This change responds to criticism that the current sick pay rates are among the lowest in the developed world. The initiative aims to benefit those earning below £123 per week, reducing the likelihood that workers will leave their jobs due to illness. Critics, however, express concern that the sick pay percentage is still lower than their proposed 95% target.
For too long, sick workers have had to decide between staying at home and losing a day's pay or soldiering on at their own risk just to make ends meet.
Under the changes, expected to be introduced next year, workers earning below the 123 limit will be entitled to sick pay of 80% of their wages.
The government says this will mean 1.3 million of the UK's lowest earners will be up to 100 a week better off than under the current system.
The new rate is good for workers and fair on businesses as part of our plan to boost rights and make work pay, while delivering our plan for change.
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