Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Require employers to provide 6 days of fully paid sick leave each year
Closed
50 signatures
What the petition asks
We urge the UK Government to require all employers to provide 6 fully paid sick days each year for all workers, separate from Statutory Sick Pay.
I think this would mean people might not feel forced to work while unwell or risk losing income. Many people who are forced to choose between health and income go to work and can infect other people.
Timeline
| 29 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
50
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
29 Apr 2025
Closed
29 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 19 Aug 2026.