Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Changes for Employers

Some Employment Rights Act changes are already in force, with more due in 2026 and 2027. Here’s what employers need to know about SSP, family leave, new starters and the payroll information that needs to be kept up to date.

New SSP Rules from April 2026

Statutory Sick Pay changed from April 2026, including day-one entitlement, wider eligibility and new calculation rules. Here’s what UK employers need to know and what to review now.