As more and more global employers consider penalising workers who refuse covid vaccinations, it has been reported that flat-pack furniture giant IKEA has cut sick pay for unvaccinated UK staff required to self-isolate following exposure to the virus.

While the Dutch-headquartered multinational’s employment contracts entitle its approximately 10,000 UK-based workers to enhanced sick pay, some unvaccinated employees will now only receive the statutory sick pay minimum of £96.35 a week.