Top up statutory sick pay so people dont have to choose health vs. Paying Bill's

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

Top up statutory sick pay per week to ensure people stay in self isolation if vulnerable or have the virus. One way may be to get mortgage companies and landlords to introduce a payment holiday so may not be paid to the individual.

People will compromise their own and the health of others if they are asked to self isolate but cant afford to do so. People cant afford to buy food to lasg 16 weeks and wont be earning enough to cover all basics if they earn £94 per week when they work and live to their means on a full time wage.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

We think this petition is similar: Increase Statutory Sick Pay

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

Timeline

15 Mar 2020	Petition opened for signatures
20 Mar 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 14

Status Rejected

Rejected 20 Mar 2020

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