Motion text
That this House expresses concern that the coronavirus pandemic is jeopardising the work and income as well as the health of many people, including the self-employed and those on zero-hours or gig-economy contracts; notes that the Government’s revised sick pay policy announced in the budget does not expand eligibility for statutory sick pay, and that an estimated 2 million workers would remain excluded and reliant on employment and support allowance or universal credit; further notes that these arrangements and the low level of sick pay, currently just £94.25 per week, will expose many workers and their families to financial hardship and uncertainty; recognises the increased risk to public health this poses as people are forced to remain in the workforce on economic grounds even when this is contrary to public health or medical advice; further recognises the findings of research by the Institute for the Future of Work, which indicates that boosting the statutory floor of protection would support social and economic resilience; calls for emergency legislation to introduce statutory sick pay for all as a contribution to dealing with the worst public health crisis in a generation; and further calls on the Government to initiate cross-departmental work on a policy framework for socially responsible, human-centred employment, including a review of basic statutory protection for the self-employed and those on zero-hours or gig-economy contracts.
Signatures (18)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Oswald, Kirsten
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 March 2020
MacAskill, Kenny
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 March 2020
Sheerman, Mr Barry
Labour
Signed on
17 March 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
17 March 2020
Thompson, Owen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 March 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 March 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 March 2020
Cherry, Joanna
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 March 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 March 2020
McLaughlin, Anne
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 March 2020
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 March 2020
Docherty-Hughes, Martin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 March 2020
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 April 2020
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 April 2020
Brock, Deidre
Scottish National Party
Signed on
27 April 2020
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 June 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
20 July 2020
Hanvey, Neale
Independent
Signed on
7 September 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.