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To: UK Government

Make sick pay mandatory from day one for people who are forced into self-isolation for Coronavirus (COVID-19). It’s a huge public health risk if people have to go into work because they can’t afford to take unpaid ‘quarantine time off’. Without mandatory sick pay it’s hard for people to self-isolate and follow official NHS advice - it could mean millions of people putting themselves at risk and going into work.

These measures should include:

  • Guaranteed sick pay from day one if you are told to go into self-isolation under official health advice - regardless of how much you earn or what contract you are on

  • Clear guidance from employers about health and safety measures, and how they will protect any staff at work

  • Help from employers for any parents who need time off to care for children and family

  • Employers offering resources and policies that make it possible to work from home where necessary

Why is this important?

It doesn't matter how much you earn or what kind of contract you are on - everyone should get guaranteed sick pay if they are told to go into self-isolation in order to stop the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Let's make sure the government gives proper rules to employers, so no one is forced to choose between getting paid and following official health advice. Sign and share the petition now:

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