We are facing another round of cut-backs at work, including a pay cut. It has also been proposed that the first three days of sick leave are unpaid. Now this doesn't bother me personally, as I am never ill so have never had to take sick leave, but surely this is not allowed under sickness rules? If people are genuinely ill, then shouldn't they still be paid? This doesn't seem to be an attempt by the employers to cut down on suspected "throwing a sickie" behaviour, but an attempt to save money. I think it's appalling, but is it really legal?
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