Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 36279

Statutory Sick Pay

Tabled: 6 March 2025
Answered: 11 March 2025
Named Day

Question

Graham Leadbitter

Scottish National PartyMoray West, Nairn and Strathspey

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the rate of statutory sick pay.

Answer

Alison McGovern
No one should be forced to choose between their health and financial hardship. Through the Employment Rights Bill we are strengthening Statutory Sick Pay. Up to 1.3 million low-paid employees will now be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay and all eligible emp...

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