Sick Pay (Noun)
Meaning
Wages paid to an employee who is on sick leave.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The company offered generous sick pay to its employees who fell ill and couldn't make it to work.
- She was relieved to know that her employer's policy included full sick pay for the duration of her recovery.
- After a decade of service, he was entitled to six months of sick pay when he needed to take a prolonged leave of absence.
- The union negotiated a better sick pay deal for its members, ensuring they could take the time they needed to recover without financial stress.
- The employee handbook clearly outlined the sick pay policy, which included 80% of her regular salary for up to three months.