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.
From 6 April 2026, the Employment Rights Act 2025 removes the three-day waiting period for eligibility for SSP. Employers no longer need to consider whether waiting days apply where the employee has intermittent pregnancy-related absence.
In this webinar, Brightmine legal editors Stephen Simpson and Zeba Sayed explain what the changes are going to be, what employers can do now to begin preparing and the potential timelines for implementation.
The first draft of the Employment Rights Bill was published on 10 October - just ahead of 100 days into the new Labour Government. We take an early look at how HR is reacting to the changes included in the Bill.
The HR & Compliance Centre 2024 parental leave survey report provides insight into organisations' maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave practices.