The Works

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The Works is a retailer. They sell books, stationery, toys, and art and craft materials.

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Do The Works pay sick pay?

No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay at The Works.

Retailers who pay sick pay include Canon, Fred Perry and Chanel.

Last updated 19 March 2024

How we know this

Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and March 2024.

75% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

Why this matters

Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

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What people are saying about sick pay at The Works

  • Best thing

    The people who work with you (in your store) on a daily basis

    Worst thing

    Stress, unrealistic targets/ unrealistic deadlines, long and unsafe lone working, not enough budgets for holidays and sickness, expectations to work before or after shift has ended/ started to meet deadlines without pay or getting time back

    1.1

    The Works Manager, May 2023

    1. Reply from People Services Manager at The Works, July 2023

      Hey. Thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback and sorry that you didn't enjoy working for us. Lone trading is pretty minimal in our business when compared to other retailers and as a Store Manager, you have the freedom to set your rota to eliminate all lone working. We believe that hours are available to cover colleague sickness and holiday. We also aim to ensure that any additional time worked by our Store Managers is taken back as soon as possible. Thanks, The Works Team

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