Statutory Sick Pay Changes from April 2026 – What Employers Need to Know

From 6 April 2026, significant changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will take effect under the Employment Rights Act 2025. These reforms are substantial. They widen eligibility, change how SSP is calculated, and for many employers they are likely to increase overall cost, particularly where there are part-time, lower-paid, or zero-hour workers in the workforce. […]