Decision to row back on sick pay commitment “could not come at a worse time” says Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice has responded to news that the government will drop its commitment to abolishing the lower income limit on sick pay.
Dame Clare Moriarty, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice, said:
“Today’s announcement is a U-turn on the government’s commitment to improve sick pay and support people on low incomes.
“With cases of coronavirus rising and many needing to self-isolate, it could not come at a worse time.
“We’d urge the government to think again. Otherwise many will continue to face an impossible choice: work when ill or fall behind on their bills.”
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