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The UK Guide to Sick Notes: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities in 2026


The UK has a strong legal framework protecting disabled employees under the Equality Act 2010 (requiring reasonable adjustments). The mandatory sick pay can be relatively low and short-term for normal people, with some employers providing generous contractual pay while others only pay the statutory minimum. So how does the “may be fit for work” (often part of a UK fit note (MED3) work? Here’s a closer look at the rights and responsibilities of a British employee.

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