UncategorizedStatutory Sick Pay changes – what it means for your business. 13th January 2026 janellwhite Is your business ready for the Statutory Sick Pay changes? From 1 April 2026, Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes as follows: ❇️ Current law: SSP is paid from day 4 of sickness to all employees and most workers earning above the Lower Earnings Limit. 🛑 New law: SSP will be paid from day 1 and will apply to all employees and most workers, regardless of earnings. Practical steps now: ⚠️Review and update sickness policies and contracts. ⚠️Update payroll systems to remove waiting days and LEL restrictions. ⚠️Train managers on absence recording and communication. ⚠️Prepare clear employee communications explaining the changes. This change is more than a payroll adjustment, it’s an opportunity to support wellbeing and demonstrate fair treatment. Start planning now to avoid last-minute compliance risks and ensure a smooth transition in April 2026. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
❇️ Current law: SSP is paid from day 4 of sickness to all employees and most workers earning above the Lower Earnings Limit.
🛑 New law: SSP will be paid from day 1 and will apply to all employees and most workers, regardless of earnings.
Practical steps now:
⚠️Review and update sickness policies and contracts.
⚠️Update payroll systems to remove waiting days and LEL restrictions.
⚠️Train managers on absence recording and communication.
⚠️Prepare clear employee communications explaining the changes.
This change is more than a payroll adjustment, it’s an opportunity to support wellbeing and demonstrate fair treatment.
Start planning now to avoid last-minute compliance risks and ensure a smooth transition in April 2026.