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Updated to reflect that the Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025.
Updated to confirm that these measures are due to come into effect in 2027, according to the Government's updated timeline.
Updated to confirm that this measure is expected to come into effect in October 2026, according to the Government's updated timeline.
Updated to confirm that this measure is due to come into effect in 2027, according to the Government's updated timeline.
Updated to flag up that the football World Cup runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026.
The rate of statutory sick pay increases from £118.75 to £123.25 per week.
The proposed 2026-27 rates for statutory maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and sick pay have now been published by the government.
Updated to include the new rates, applicable from 5 April 2026.
HR and legal information and guidance relating to managing employees/workers.