Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee
Fourth Report - Statutory Sick Pay
Work and Pensions Committee
HC 148
Published 28 March 2024
Recommendations
10
Acknowledged
Review Statutory Sick Pay operation for agency workers and propose legislative amendments for clarity.
Recommendation
The statutory framework for Statutory Sick Pay is causing particular problems for recruitment companies in respect of the payment of agency workers. It is not sufficiently clear when a day is a qualifying day for agency workers or how a …
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Government Response Summary
The government committed to updating its guidance on SSP for agency workers following changes in the Employment Rights Bill. Officials will also explore with stakeholders how to further improve clarity, including guidance, regarding SSP for agency workers, but did not commit to a formal review or legislative changes.
Department for Work and Pensions
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