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Get sick pay for nursery workers

Submitted on Monday 15th June 2026

Rejected on Monday 13th July 2026

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)

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Get sick pay for nursery workers

Petition Details

Private nursery workers deserve fair sick pay. We regularly catch illnesses from children, yet face low pay and staff shortages. Better sick pay would protect families, reduce pressure to work while unwell, improve retention, and recognise the vital care we provide.

Additional Information

Private nursery staff provide essential care and education while working in environments where exposure to viruses and infections is common.Many employees cannot afford time off when they become ill,especially with low wages and increasing workloads caused by staff shortages.Fair occupational sick pay would support healthier workplaces, improve recruitment and retention, reduce burnout,encourage proper recovery before returning to work,and recognise the important role of our job as it’s not easy


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

This is not something which the UK Government or Parliament is responsible for, but a matter for the individual employer.

You may wish to consult this web page on statutory sick pay: www.gov.uk/statutory-sick-pay

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