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We want the Government to cover Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for small businesses.
React
Members can read every reason.
Require all employers to provide contractual sick pay on top of SSP
Make it a legal requirement for all employers to offer enhanced sick pay on top of Statutory Sick Pay. This should guarantee at least partial pay for the full duration of sickness, so workers aren’t - in our view - financially punished for being unwell.
Introduce statutory paid leave for 1 parent if child too ill for school/nursery
We call on the UK Government to give one parent per household a statutory right to paid leave when their child is too ill to attend nursery or school, with pay and requirements equivalent to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
Introduce business rate relief to small businesses that are not making a profit
The Government should rethink how business rates apply to small businesses. Even when businesses may be struggling or operating at a loss, they’re expected to pay the same rates. This can put pressure on them when they can least afford it; increasing the risk of closures on our high streets.
Require employers give employees 3 months sick pay when cancer is diagnosed
I want the government to have a policy in place to help all cancer patients financially. I feel that for the first couple of months, cancer patients need to focus on their diagnosis. Having 3 months of full sick pay in place could allow them to focus on what they are dealing with.
We want the Government to cover Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for small businesses.
React
Members can read every reason.
Require all employers to provide contractual sick pay on top of SSP
Make it a legal requirement for all employers to offer enhanced sick pay on top of Statutory Sick Pay. This should guarantee at least partial pay for the full duration of sickness, so workers aren’t - in our view - financially punished for being unwell.
Introduce statutory paid leave for 1 parent if child too ill for school/nursery
We call on the UK Government to give one parent per household a statutory right to paid leave when their child is too ill to attend nursery or school, with pay and requirements equivalent to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
Introduce business rate relief to small businesses that are not making a profit
The Government should rethink how business rates apply to small businesses. Even when businesses may be struggling or operating at a loss, they’re expected to pay the same rates. This can put pressure on them when they can least afford it; increasing the risk of closures on our high streets.
Require employers give employees 3 months sick pay when cancer is diagnosed
I want the government to have a policy in place to help all cancer patients financially. I feel that for the first couple of months, cancer patients need to focus on their diagnosis. Having 3 months of full sick pay in place could allow them to focus on what they are dealing with.
