Your personal finance questions: Can I get sick pay even though my boss refuses to pay it as I work part-time?


 

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Sick pay is an entitlement, even if you work part-time. Photo: Getty Images

Charlie Weston

Today at 03:30

Q I work part-time and was off sick for a few days earlier this month. My boss has never paid sick pay though I understand the Government rules around this have changed recently. However, when I queried this, my boss said that as a part-timer, I’m not entitled to any sick pay. Is that correct?

A Your boss is incorrect to say that you are not entitled to any sick pay, said Barry Whelan, chief executive and founder of Excel Recruitment.