sick pay

American  

noun

1. wages or other compensation received from an employer during an illness.

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sick pay British  

noun

1. wages paid to an employee while he is on sick leave

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Other Word Forms

• sick-pay
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of sick pay

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Fit notes advise on how the patients' health problems impact on their ability to work - and can help to access certain benefits and sick pay.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Small businesses are already concerned about incoming changes to statutory sick pay, which will mean they need to pay from the first day of absence.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

The union has accused the carmaker of poor working conditions, withholding sick pay and covert redundancies, all enabled by the lack of a collective agreement to protect workers.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

It will examine decisions on benefits, sick pay and support for vulnerable people.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

At end of 1883 the reserve fund stood at £15,310 16s. 9d., there having been paid during the year £4,768 17s. 2d. for sick pay and funerals, besides 15s. dividend to each member.

From Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham A History and Guide Arranged Alphabetically by Harman, Thomas T.