#StatutorySickPay (SSP) is changing!

From 6th April 2026, the #EmploymentRightsAct 2025 means that:

✅ SSP will be paid from the 1st full day of sickness absence (rather than the 4th day)
✅ The lower earnings limit will be removed, making SSP available to all employees regardless of weekly earnings

Statutory Cap: Government Announces New Rate The Government has announced the new rate for the statutory cap. The changes will take effect on the 6th April 2026.

April 2026 Rate Changes: New Statutory Cap Announced theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk/news/2026/03...

#ukemplaw #employmentlaw #ukemploymentlaw #hr #hrnews #HumanResources #sickpay #SSP #statutorymaternitypay #statutorysickpay #minimumwage #nationalminimumwage #livingwage #nationallivingwage

Significant changes to SSP are coming on 6/4/26 ! 💼 Here's the full lowdown from Sarah Darbyshire of HR Solutions Yorkshire: www.harrogatechamber.co.uk/business-hub #HarrogateChamber #HDCC #HRAdvice #SmallBusinessSupport #StatutorySickPay #EmploymentLaw #HarrogateBusiness #HRManagement

Call for 'urgent' action as small business confidence falls - Images magazine The FSB calls for “urgent” action as research reveals that small businesses are reporting a tough start to 2026 and a slump in confidence

The Government has been urged to take “urgent” action as new FSB research reveals that small businesses are reporting a tough start to 2026 and a slump in confidence.
imagesmag.uk/fsb-rethink

#SmallBusinesses @fsb-uk.bsky.social #FSB #StatutorySickPay #SmallBusiness

Statutory Maternity Pay & Other Benefits To Increase The new rates for statutory maternity pay, statutory sick pay, and various other benefits, have just been announced

Statutory Maternity Pay And Other Family Friendly Payments To Increase From April 2026 theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk/news/2025/11...

#ukemplaw #employmentlaw #ukemploymentlaw #hr #hrnews #HumanResources #maternitypay #statutorymaternitypay #statutorysickpay #sickpay #SSP

You might be able to get #StatutorySickPay when you're off work sick.

Our #advice can help you understand your rights.

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The Main Challenges For Employers In Implementing The Employment Rights Bill | Employment Law & Settlement Agreement Solicitors A new survey conducted by Ciphr has found that improved access to flexible working is seen as the top challenge arising out of the Employment Rights Bill,

The Main Challenges for Employers in Implementing the Employment Rights Bill theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk/news/headlin...

#ukemplaw #employmentlaw #ukemploymentlaw #hr #hrnews #HumanResources #employmentrightsbill #flexibleworking #sickpay #statutorysickpay #SSP #remoteworking #hybridworking

Employment Rights Bill: Roadmap Published The Government has now released a roadmap setting out a phased implementation for the Employment Rights Bill. The roadmap was published on the 1st July 2025.

Government Publishes Roadmap For Implementation Of Employment Rights Bill theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk/news/2025/07...

#ukemplaw #employmentlaw #ukemploymentlaw #hr #hrnews #HumanResources #employmentrightsbill #statutorysickpay #SSP #sickpay #whistleblowing #paternityleave #parentalleave

Employment Rights Bill Roadmap Published | Employment Law & Settlement Agreement Solicitors The Government published a roadmap for implementing the measures to be brought in under the Employment Rights Bill on the 1st July 2025. The rollout is

Employment Rights Bill Roadmap Published theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk/news/headlin...

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Statutory Cap: New Rate Announced The new rate for the statutory cap has just been announced. The changes will take effect on the 6th April 2025.

April 2025 Rate Changes: New Rate For Statutory Cap Announced theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk/news/2025/03...

#ukemplaw #employmentlaw #ukemploymentlaw #hr #hrnews #HumanResources #SSP #statutorymaternitypay #statutorysickpay #minimumwage #nationalminimumwage #livingwage #nationallivingwage

SSP: April 2025 Increase To Remain At £118.75 The Government has confirmed in its response to the SSP consultation that the April 2025 Increase In Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will Remain At £118.75

April 2025 Increase In Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) To Remain At £118.75 theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk/news/2025/03...

#ukemplaw #employmentlaw #ukemploymentlaw #hr #hrnews #HumanResources #sickpay #statutorysickpay #SSP #EmploymentRightsBill

Powerful words from Amy @mssocietyuk.bsky.social at this morning’s Parliamentary drop-in ⬇️

Amy’s heartbreaking story shows why it is so urgent that the UK Government raises the rate of #StatutorySickPay. No one should be forced into work because sick pay is so low.

We need #SafeSickPay now

Many thanks @oxfamgbpolicy.bsky.social for publishing a blog today on the need for an increase in the rate of #StatutorySickPay. Current proposals won't go far enough to protect millions of people reliant on sick pay.

The #EmploymentRightsBill is our opportunity to change this. Read more ⬇️

I have personal experience of having to survive on SSP and it is NOT easy. Campaign organiser, The Centre for Progressive Change, says "At £116.75 per week, the UK offers one of the least generous sick pay rates among industrialised nations

#SickPay #SSP #StatutorySickPay #Inequalities #Inequality

"Both my partner and I had to claim sick pay...we couldn't pay our bills or afford food on that pay, which forced me to return to work so we could survive and not lose our home."

Ashley's heartbreaking story shows how vital it is that we raise #StatutorySickPay. Join the #SafeSickPay campaign now ⬇️

Stand up for sick pay No one can afford to live on £3 an hour. That's how much people recovering from long term illnesses and injury receive on Statutory Sick Pay. Agree we need to raise the rate? Pledge your support!

Workers are left ill or injured on just £3 an hour because of the UK's incredibly low rate of #StatutorySickPay. 1 in 3 don't get any form of sick pay protection from their employer beyond the legal minimum

The time for #SafeSickPay is now: actionnetwork.org/surveys/i_su...

Ministers told to raise sick pay as report says 1.6m would be unable to pay bills Low-paid workers unwell for four weeks would be in hardship despite changes in employment bill, charity finds

Ministers told to raise sick pay as report says 1.6m would be unable to pay bills. Workers unwell for 4 weeks would be in hardship despite changes in employment bill, charity finds theguardian.com/law/2024/nov...

#ukemplaw #employmentlaw #hr #hrnews #HumanResources #sickpay #statutorysickpay #SSP

Statutory Maternity Pay & Other Benefits To Increase Statutory maternity pay, statutory paternity pay, statutory sick pay, and various other benefits will increase from the 6th April 2025

Statutory Maternity Pay And Other Family Friendly Payments To Increase From April 2025 theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk/news/2024/11...
#ukemplaw #employmentlaw #hr #hrnews #HumanResources #maternitypay #paternitypay #sickpay #SSP #statutorymaternitypay #statutorypaternitypay #statutorysickpay

Third day off-sick and not happy about it! Nobody can afford to live on the pittance they call #StatutorySickPay
Got a flu type bug, no fault of my own and was sent home on Saturday. #Starmer and his government MUST review sick pay as a matter of urgency in my opinion.
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Answer our question
Q: How much do employees need to be earning before they can get #StatutorySickPay?

A. £123 pw
B. £128 pw
C. £132 pw
D. £135 pw

The answer is in our #SicknessPolicy FAQS
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