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sick pay

American

noun

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

sick pay British

noun

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

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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

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.

From BBC

If successful, it would mean Amazon would have to negotiate with workers about their pay, holidays and sick pay.

From BBC

He was out of his security guard job for over a week, with only partial sick pay, plunging them into a brief period of financial stress.

From New York Times

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