Changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
With effect from 6 April 2026, Statutory Sick Pay will be payable from the first day of sickness absence and the lower earnings limit threshold will also be removed. This change will apply to workers who are entitled to SSP only.
The Workers – Statement of Particulars has been updated to reflect this change.
Published
21 April 2026Reply by: 31 March 2026
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"Weeks run from Monday to Sunday. Please note that weeks without communications to schools are ignored and the links will go to the last week where a communication was made in this category."