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Compass Proposes Fairer Sick and Parental Pay | Leeds News
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- Sep 9, 2026
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Summary
A bold new plan from thinktank Compass aims to overhaul sick pay and parental leave in the UK, proposing that workers must have paid National Insurance for at least a year to qualify for better benefits — with safeguards to prevent abuse, especially among the self-employed. The proposals target financial insecurity for low-wage and insecure workers, encourage more dads to take paternity leave, and help people stay employed while recovering. Compass also calls for self-employed folks to contribute to pensions via tax returns, backed by government tax relief — all designed to give workers real security and protect families from financial hardship. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3229551756b45a77