Member

Amendment 71A, which I am supporting today, seeks to do exactly that. This amendment proposes that statutory sick pay should be paid at 60% for the first three qualifying days, then raised to 80% thereafter. This would reflect the reality that short-term absence imposes different challenges on businesses from long-term illness. It would also ensure that those who are seriously unwell or suffering from longer-term conditions still receive the full financial support that they need and deserve.