英国取消了数百万工人的病假等待期. UK eliminates sick pay waiting period for millions of workers.

从2026年4月6日开始,英国政府将取消三天的等待期和较低的合法病假收入门. Starting April 6, 2026, the UK government is eliminating the three-day waiting period and lower earnings threshold for Statutory Sick Pay. 这一变化使得雇员从病患的第一天开始就能获得支持, 覆盖范围扩大到数百万低薪和兼职工人. This change allows employees to receive support from their first day of illness, extending coverage to millions of low-wage and part-time workers. 改革旨在改善全国员工的财务安全和健康状况. The reforms aim to improve financial security and health outcomes for staff across the country.