Guarantee decent sick pay for every worker #SickPayForAll
We want the government to:
1. Scrap the minimum earnings threshold for statutory sick pay
2. Increase the weekly level of sick pay to at least £320 per week
3. Give employers the resources to afford sick pay for their workers
If you think sick pay should be higher, take action today and sign the petition below
Why is this important?
For those who do qualify, the current payment of £95.85 a week is not enough to pay the bills. 4 in 10 workers would be forced into financial hardship.
At a time of skyrocketing cases, fixing statutory sick pay can prevent the spread of the virus and ensure millions can get paid to quarantine safely at home.
No one who self-isolates should worry about putting food on the table.
No one should feel forced to go to work instead of recovering from the virus.
Everyone has the right to decent sick pay.
