Are You Being Unfairly Denied Sick Pay? New UK Employment Law Clarification

Are You Missing Out on Pay During Long-Term Sick Leave? A UK-based HR professional, HR Mindshift, highlights a common oversight in UK employment law. Many employees on long-term sick leave, after exhausting their Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), are not compensated for attending mandatory employer-led meetings. This practice, according to ACAS guidelines, may constitute an unlawful wage deduction. "It's simply unfair," says HR Mindshift, emphasizing that employees are still technically working during these meetings. This issue affects thousands of employees and raises concerns about potential discrimination. The video serves as a call to action for employees to understand their rights and for HR departments to review their practices. The ACAS guidelines clearly state that employees should be paid for such meetings, yet this is rarely the case. This situation underscores the importance of understanding employment rights and the potential legal ramifications of non-compliance.