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UK contact tracing strategy: statutory sick pay for workers told to self-isolate

By Laura Morrison
May 28, 2020
  • COVID-19
  • Sick pay
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As part of the government’s contact tracing strategy, workers notified that they must self-isolate due to contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 will be entitled to receive statutory sick pay. We outline what you need to know on our dedicated COVID-19 global labor and employment hub.  

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Laura Morrison

About Laura Morrison

Laura is a managing practice development lawyer based in Dentons' Edinburgh office, supporting the People, Reward and Mobility practice across the UK. She has more than 17 years' experience as an employment lawyer. Laura's responsibilities focus on supporting our fee earners through a variety of knowledge initiatives, from internal and external training to the development of innovative methods for service delivery.

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