: salary or wages paid to an employee while on sick leave
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The union is fighting for better wages and sick pay, pension increases and better health care.—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025 Freelancers who sign up to its platform can take advantage of employee-style benefits such as sick pay, holidays, and the management of tax payments.—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025 The index measured factors ranging from paid leave, sick pay, maternity policies, minimum wage, healthcare, happiness, working hours, LGBTQ+ inclusivity, and overall safety.—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025 Gilroy had no response when asked about the status of that sick pay.—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for sick pay