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Ikea has cut sick pay for unvaccinated staff forced to self-isolate because of close contact with someone who has COVID-19.
The furniture retailer said workers who have not been jabbed will receive only statutory sick pay of £96.35 a week if they have to stay at home for that reason.
That compares to more than £400 for a 40-hour week at Ikea.
The company, which employs more than 10,000 people in the UK, said that unvaccinated employees who test positive will receive full company sick pay, which is higher than the statutory level.
But staff who are vaccinated – or unvaccinated due to mitigating circumstances which could include pregnancy or other medical grounds – will receive full pay if they are off for COVID-related reasons.
A spokesperson said: “We know this is a highly emotive topic and we appreciate there are many unique circumstances.
“As such, all will be considered on a case by case basis.”
The policy, which took effect in September, was first reported by the Mail on Sunday.
It comes as Wessex Water revealed that it was taking a similar approach from this week.
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The company said that any employee who has not had at least one COVID-19 vaccination – without a valid medical reason – or does not have a confirmed appointment for a jab would only receive statutory sick pay if required to self-isolate due to contact with an person who has tested positive.
Wessex Water, which serves 2.8 million customers across the south west of England, employs…
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Source : skynews
