Workers too afraid to take sick leave
More than four in ten Britons are worried about taking sick leave
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Friday, 16, Jan 2009 12:01
More than four in ten Britons are worried about taking sick leave because they are afraid it will jeopardise their jobs, new research suggests.
A survey conducted by Minster Law Solicitors today found 64 per cent of people have serious concerns about the unstable job climate and would be willing to forgo their basic rights to avoid risking their job security.
Of the 2,000 workers polled, almost a quarter said they felt under pressure to work later than necessary over concerns about how it would look to leave promptly at the end of the day.
One in five said they would rather endure bullying or sexual discrimination in the workplace than seek any legal advice again because they think it could affect their job security.
Also more than one in seven admitted they would not ask to be paid for overtime in an effort to keep their jobs secure.
Matthew Briggs, chief executive of Minster Law Solicitors commented on the findings: "It is clearly an unsettling time for people in the market and our research reveals that a large number are feeling under pressure to really go the extra mile to ensure they keep their jobs.
"However, it is worrying that they are prepared to forgo basic employment rights in order to do this."