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Government extends sick pay to 1.3 million low-paid workers

Mar 4, 2025 | 0

The UK Government has announced a change to statutory sick pay (SSP), extending coverage to around 1.3 million low-paid workers.

Charities call for statutory sick pay increase in letter to Keir Starmer

Oct 22, 2024 | 0

A group of charities are calling for a raise the basic rate of statutory sick pay (SSP) in the UK.

Advice for employers on government’s new sickness absence rules

Dec 22, 2021 | 0

A new sickness absence rule is in place until January 26th, where employees do not have to provide proof of sickness until 28 days of being off work. Previously the government guidance was that employers could ask for a fit note after 7 days.

One in four employers failing to support long-term absent staff

Nov 4, 2021 | 0

What should HR ensure is in place for staff who are absent long-term?

Labour Party plan to give all staff employment rights from day one

Jul 27, 2021 | 0

The Labour Party have suggested that an extra 6.1 million people could be eligible for SSP under their plans.

Low-paid workers “abandoned” by lack of sick pay reform, states TUC

Jul 21, 2021 | 0

Around 2 million workers in the UK do not currently qualify for SSP – of which 70 per cent are women.

Treasury accused of hiding sick pay from self-isolating workers

Jun 18, 2021 | 0

How has the Government responded to these claims?

Workers’ rights to be guarded by new government enforcement body

Jun 9, 2021 | 0

What responsibilities will this body have when it comes to workers’ rights?

Half of employers are failing to comply with recent sick pay legislation

Apr 28, 2021 | 0

What are employers legally obliged to tell staff who are off sick?

Insecure workers 10 times more likely to receive no sick pay

Apr 19, 2021 | 0

What changes have the TUC urged the Government to put into place to tackle this problem?

Statutory Sick Pay sees an increase to £96.35 a week

Apr 6, 2021 | 0

Why has this increase in Statutory Sick Pay been criticised?

Matt Hancock allegedly pushing for an increase to Statutory Sick Pay

Mar 15, 2021 | 0

Currently, UK’s Statutory Sick Pay is one of the lowest in Europe.

Five employment law changes to look out for in April 2021

Mar 11, 2021 | 0

What upcoming changes should HR teams be aware of?

Care workers using annual leave instead of SSP when sick

Feb 9, 2021 | 0

Why are organisations calling for a reform to the Statutory Sick Pay currently offered?

Only a third of workers have received financial support after self-isolating

Jan 19, 2021 | 0

What is the CIPD calling on the Government to change regarding financial support claims and self-isolation?

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