Paid or unpaid time off work due to illness or medical reasons.
Sick leave is time off work taken by an employee due to illness, injury, or medical appointments. In the UK, employees are entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) — £123.25 a week or 80% of average weekly earnings, whichever is lower — paid for the days they would normally have worked, provided they have been ill for at least one full working day and meet the other eligibility conditions. Many employers offer enhanced company sick pay above SSP. Long-term sick absence (typically 4+ weeks) triggers a different set of processes, including occupational health referrals and potential adjustments under disability legislation.
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