Unused sick days could pay off later. Here’s how to turn banked sick leave into retirement income, stronger benefits and a smoother workforce exit

Smoother seas could be on your horizon if you follow these steps.

Dear Annie: How can I tell a sick co-worker to stay home and not give me their germs?

Dear Annie: I genuinely like my job and most of the people I work with. We are a small office, so we see a lot of each other, share the same kitchen and bump into one another all day long. Normally ...

Dear Annie: My co-worker comes to work sick

Dear Annie: I genuinely like my job and most of the people I work with. We are a small office, so we see a lot of each other, share the same kitchen and bump into one another all day long. Normally ...
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I was denied sick leave because my boss said it was inconvenient timing

For all the team meetings and motivational posters, some workplaces still manage to ignore a simple fact: employees are ...
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Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for umbrella company contractors: an April 2026 explainer

Since SSP’s new state enforcer isn’t fully operational yet, umbrella contractors may need to stand their ground, as three changes to the ‘safety net’ come into effect.