Sickness & Health
Proposed reforms to Statutory Sick Pay are due to take effect from April 2026 as part of the wider Employment Rights Act agenda. While the full detail has yet to be confirmed, the direction of travel is clear and employers, particularly those engaging casual and variable-hours workers, are already beginning to ask how the changes will affect them in practice. At present, Statutory Sick Pay is only payable to employees who meet specific eligibility criteria, including a minimum earnings threshold.…
If you have been following the progress of the Employment Rights Bill, you will know it moved through Parliament at pace over these last few weeks. The Bill has now completed all Parliamentary stages and received Royal Assent, meaning it is now law as the Employment Rights Act. What matters most for employers is that the changes will not take effect all at once. The Government has confirmed that implementation will be phased, with many of the key reforms introduced…
With the Employment Rights Bill almost certain to receive Royal Assent in early November and the first provisions due to take effect just two months later, employers must now move beyond awareness and begin practical preparation. Statutory sick pay reform will not be something that can be left until the last minute. To protect both compliance and business continuity, it is essential to act now. Review and Update Policies and Procedures The first step is to review your policies and…