Campaigners urge Labour Party to raise UK statutory sick pay (£116/week) to improve protections and boost economy.
Campaigners, including various UK charities, are urging the Labour Party to raise the statutory sick pay (SSP) rate, currently set at £116 per week. They argue this amount is insufficient, pushing vulnerable workers into poverty. The UK government's upcoming Employment Rights Bill aims to provide paid sick leave from day one and improve protections for ten million workers. Advocates claim that increasing SSP could benefit the economy by reducing absence and enhancing productivity.
October 20, 2024
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