“Today we’re announcing that people self-isolating will get Statutory Sick Pay from the first day off work. This will be included in emergency coronavirus legislation.” — PM Boris Johnson | UK Prime Minister

Statutory sick pay in the UK is one of the stingiest in Europe, at around £3 an hour. Today we're joining the Safe Sick Pay Coalition's day of action and telling the UK government what needs to change. Write to your MP using this template ➡ https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-your-mp-to-raise-the-rate-of-sick-pay | Mind

The consultation on the proposed changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is due to close at 11.59 pm tonight (Wednesday, 4 December 2024). The changes include: - Removing the waiting period for SSP. - Removing the Lower Earnings Limit. This will support employees who do not have immediate access to sick pay. Employers and employees can submit their views before tonight's deadline by visiting: https://ow.ly/xeoj50UbH6b | Department for Work and Pensions - DWP

“They (Reform UK) voted against • stronger statutory sick pay • the right to guaranteed hours • protection from unfair dismissal • stronger protections for pregnant mothers • a package worth £600 for poorest workers.. We’re backing British workers, they vote against them at every turn” PM Keir Starmer #PMQS This really can’t be pointed out enough | Peter Stefanovic