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

Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Phillipson said the deadlock over unfair dismissal could have "jeopardised" the bill, which also contains new worker benefits, such as immediate rights to sick pay and paternity leave.

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It added day one protection against discrimination remained and other new day-one rights to sick pay and paternity leave will still go ahead, coming into effect in April 2026.

From BBC

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

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Sir Charlie said sickness cost employers £85bn a year through issues including lost productivity and sick pay, but it also cost the broader economy.

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Despite doctor shortages in her region, she felt she had to leave a role with sick pay and maternity benefits, and opt for locum work because it provided greater flexibility.

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