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Some employers choose to use a pay scheme that is directly related to the performance of their employees. In these cases, the better an employee performs, the more they are paid by their employer. Naturally, with differences in pay between employees, this is a highly delicate process that must be thoroughly considered. Although there is an element of discretion allowed, such decisions should be handled very carefully.

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Although the amount of company, occupational or contractual sick pay to which employees are entitled depends on their specific employment contract, it must be more than the minimum statutory sick pay. All details surround company sick pay should be outlined in the employee’s written contract of employment, which they should receive within the first two months of employment. Similarly, if no company sick pay scheme exists, the contract should state this.

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Although different companies will allow different amounts of sick pay for their employees, they cannot legally offer employees less than Statutory Sick Pay. Refusal to pay sick pay when it is due is the equivalent of not paying wages; to avoid Employment Tribunals, it is important that both employers and employees understand the law regarding sick pay.

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