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Sick Pay & Sick Benefits for Self-Employed

ByMichael

One of the major benefits of being self-employed is the independence it brings. You are your own boss, and you have total freedom over how, when, and where you work. But with all this freedom comes a lot of responsibility. You need to keep your own records, manage your own finances, submit your own tax…

Self-Employed: How to Get Insurance for Sickness, Illness or Injury
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Self-Employed: How to Get Insurance for Sickness, Illness or Injury

ByMichael

If you work for an employer, you’ll receive statutory sick pay if illness or injury ever puts you out of work. Depending on your employer, you may even receive additional benefits on top of your statutory pay. But self-employed workers don’t always have this safety net. So how can you insure yourself against long-term illness…