Written questions

Statutory Sick Pay

Commons · Question 68300 · Tabled 15 Jul 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 17 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by John Whitby

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she plans to improve employer compliance with statutory sick pay obligations.

Answer

Answered by Alison McGovern, 17 Jul 2025

The Government believes that enforcement of Statutory Sick Pay is vital in ensuring that employees receive the correct amount of Statutory Sick Pay they are due. Guidance to both employers and employees is provided on Gov.uk. HMRC also operates a dispute ...