sick pay
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of sick pay
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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They 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 • May 20, 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
The government still plans to bring in new day-one rights to sick pay and paternity leave rights from April 2026.
From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025
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.
From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025
That means 10s. a week sick pay, or 8s. a week for slight accidents; also some other advantages.
From In Darkest England and the Way Out by Booth, William
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