Unvaccinated employees and pay Concerned about reducing sick pay for the unvaccinated employees? Employers across the UK are experiencing problems with staffing levels due to self-isolation absences. Many are having to take action to mitigate the impact this is having on their business including introducing measures to discourage the absences in the first place. Employers are under no obligation to maintain full pay for periods of self-isolation (unless contracts provide this); they only have to meet SSP requirements for eligible employees. Reducing sick pay may make employees consider their activities outside of the workplace, including going to large events, night
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