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- Type:
- Policies and procedures
We have added a new employee-friendly version of this policy alongside the existing standard version. The employee-friendly version uses a more employee-focused tone and style, allowing employers to choose the version that best reflects their culture and communication preferences.
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- Type:
- Policies and procedures
We have added a new employee-friendly version of this policy alongside the existing standard version. The employee-friendly version uses a more employee-focused tone and style, allowing employers to choose the version that best reflects their culture and communication preferences.
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- Type:
- How to
The statutory adoption pay rate increased on 5 April 2026. The examples in this guide on payment for keeping-in-touch days have been updated with the new rate.
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- Type:
- Employment law guide
Updated to confirm that enhanced redundancy protections will apply for employees taking, or returning, from bereaved partner's paternity leave. HR teams should ensure that their redundancy policies and processes reflect this additional protection.
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- Type:
- Employment law guide
Updated to reflect an increase in the rate of statutory adoption pay from 5 April 2026, and an increase to the rate of Small Employers' Relief.
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- Type:
- Quick reference
Updated to set out the protected period for employees on bereaved partner’s paternity leave.
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- Type:
- Quick reference
Updated to include new details on bereaved partner's paternity leave.
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- Type:
- Quick reference
Updated to reflect the statutory adoption pay rate in force from 5 April 2026. Employers should review payroll and check eligible employees are paid correctly.
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- Date:
- 18 February 2026
- Type:
- Commentary and insights
In April 2026, HR professionals face the challenge of dealing with business-as-usual employment law changes, such as increases in statutory maternity, paternity and sick pay, while also dealing with a raft of major changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025. We look at what HR needs to do to meet its employment law obligations this spring.
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- Type:
- Legal timetable
Updated to confirm that these measures are due to come into effect in 2027, according to the Government's updated timeline.