Three Key Statutory Sick Pay Changes for UK Workers Starting April
Saturday, April 11, 2026
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Starting this April, significant changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will take effect across the UK, bringing new protections and benefits for millions of workers. The Labour Party government has introduced reforms aimed at making sick pay more accessible and fair, especially for lower-paid and part-time employees.
One of the most notable changes is the removal of the three-day waiting period for SSP. Under the new rules, employees will be entitled to sick pay from the first day of their illness, rather than after three days of absence.