Sick Pay

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is the minimum statutory payment an employee is entitled to when they are unable to work due to illness, usually paid from the fourth day of absence when they earn above the ‘Lower Earnings Limit’ (LEL; currently £125 per week). From 6th April 2026 SSP will be payable from the first […]

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, it’s a good opportunity for employers to refresh their knowledge about female employee entitlements and understand how they can support their female personnel; from pregnancy and those on maternity leave, to every day working mums. Female employees are still subject to discrimination, whether direct or indirect, on a daily basis […]