Significant Changes to Statutory Sick Pay Take Effect from April 6, 2026
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Starting April 6, 2026, new legislation will change how Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is administered for sick days at work. The Labour Party government has confirmed that from this date, SSP will be available to all eligible employees regardless of their earnings.
Under the new rules, SSP will be paid from the very first full day of sickness absence. The payment will amount to 80% of an employee’s average weekly earnings (AWE) or the updated flat weekly rate of £123.