You call in sick and immediately become stressed. “Am I still getting paid?”
Many young people with a side job or part-time job think that they are not entitled to wages in the event of illness. That is often not correct.
In this blog we clearly explain when you are entitled to sick pay, what employers are and are not allowed to do and what you can do if you are not paid.
Are you, as a part-timer, entitled to sick pay?
Yes, in many cases.
Even if you are:
a student are
work part-time
have a part-time job
have a 0-hour contract
are you just an employee. And employees are in principle entitled to continued payment of wages in the event of illness.
How much salary do you receive in the event of illness?
In most cases the following applies:
at least 70% of your salary
sometimes 100% (depending on collective labor agreement or contract)
usually for a maximum of 2 year
For young people and part-time jobs, this is often applied incorrectly or completely ignored.
Sick with a 0-hour contract or on-call contract
Things often go wrong here too.
Are you sick on a day on which you:
were scheduled?
Normally you would work?
Then you are often right to wages, based on:
your average hours
the legal presumption of scope of work
“Then we simply won't schedule you anymore" is not a valid solution.
Can an employer stop paying in the event of illness?
Not just like that.
An employer may only (partly) stop wages if:
you do not adhere to sick leave rules
you do not cooperate with inspection
impedes your recovery
But:
sick = sick
“we don't believe it” is not a reason
reporting sick may not be punished
Reporting sick and dismissal: is that allowed?
Dismissal due to illness is in principle not allowed.
Certainly not:
immediately after reporting sick
via an app
by no longer calling you up
This often occurs among young people, but is legally very vulnerable
Report sick correctly (follow the rules)
Save evidence (apps, schedules)
Check your contract and collective labor agreement
Ask for wages in writing
Have it assessed whether this correct
If payment is not made, you can:
claim wages
demand additional payment
sometimes receive extra compensation
Common mistakes made by young people
think that illness is “deductible”
don't dare reporting sick
not keeping evidence
agreeing to non-payment
waiting too long
That often costs unnecessary money.
Are you unsure whether you are entitled to wages in the event of illness?
Ben you:
student
part-timer
on-call worker
young person with a part-time job
and you do not receive wages during illness?
Then have it checked. It often turns out that:
the employer is wrong
you are entitled to wages
reporting sick has unjustified consequences
👉 Feel free to contact us to have your situation assessed.