WHAT’S NEW WITH STATUTORY SICK PAY – UK?
WHAT’S NEW WITH STATUTORY SICK PAY – UK?
New Statutory Sick Pay Rates
New Rates
From 06 April 2026 the Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) rates will increase.
In 2025, workplace sickness absence rates continued to be a significant concern for employers whilst also placing ongoing pressure on them to maintain productivity, manage finances and ensure proper workforce planning.
Average absence levels were reported to be 9.4 days taken per employee in 2025, which, based on a 5-day working week, cost employers £223.25 per each sick employee, and if the statistics remain the same for 2026 this increase would now cost employers £231.71 per each sick employee (£8.46 more per person).
