No contract

calleyw

Someone I know is working and has no contract and is paid hourly.

They know they are entitled to paid holiday but what about sick pay. What are they entitled to.

They are rather concerned in case they have to go off sick. As they are the only wage earner in the household.

Yours


Calley

Bossyboots

They need to discuss this with their employer, they are the only ones who can answer. Employers set their own sick pay rules and criteria so there is not a "one size fits all" answer unfortunately.

Fran

The employer has to provide written terms and conditions. From dti website where there is more info:

Written statement of employment particulars

All employees taken on for one month or more are entitled by law to be given, within two months of the date the employment starts, a written statement setting out the main particulars. This statement will not necessarily cover every aspect of the contract, but will constitute important evidence of the principal terms and conditions.

needaspirin

Generally speaking most people earning more than £84 per week are entitled to sick pay after the first 4 days of sickness

hjb123

How long have they been in the job and have they broached the area of contract/holidays etc with the employer? If they have payslips etc then they should have no problem in proving that they are entitled to and do actually work there.

If there are any further problems tell your friend to speak to someone at ACAS who should be able to help further