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progressivechange.bsky.social
Many thanks @oxfamgbpolicy.bsky.social for publishing a blog today on the need for an increase in the rate of #StatutorySickPay. Current proposals won't go far enough to protect millions of people reliant on sick pay.

The #EmploymentRightsBill is our opportunity to change this. Read more ⬇️
February 7, 2025 at 9:35 AM
progressivechange.bsky.social
"Both my partner and I had to claim sick pay...we couldn't pay our bills or afford food on that pay, which forced me to return to work so we could survive and not lose our home."

Ashley's heartbreaking story shows how vital it is that we raise #StatutorySickPay. Join the #SafeSickPay campaign now ⬇️
theleaduk.bsky.social The Lead @theleaduk.bsky.social · Feb 3
The Lead and @progressivechange.bsky.social joined forces last week to urge the government the make the change needed to support some of society's most vulnerable workers.

Labour MP Neil Duncan-Jordan also sponsored our petition which has received 110 signatures so far!
Raise the rate of Statutory Sick Pay
Increase sick pay so everyone can afford to recover from illness and injury.
thelead.uk
February 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
rosssongwriter.bsky.social
Third day off-sick and not happy about it! Nobody can afford to live on the pittance they call #StatutorySickPay
Got a flu type bug, no fault of my own and was sent home on Saturday. #Starmer and his government MUST review sick pay as a matter of urgency in my opinion.
#Share if you agree
November 18, 2024 at 11:24 AM
employmentlaw77.bsky.social
Ministers told to raise sick pay as report says 1.6m would be unable to pay bills. Workers unwell for 4 weeks would be in hardship despite changes in employment bill, charity finds theguardian.com/law/2024/nov...

#ukemplaw #employmentlaw #hr #hrnews #HumanResources #sickpay #statutorysickpay #SSP
Ministers told to raise sick pay as report says 1.6m would be unable to pay bills
Low-paid workers unwell for four weeks would be in hardship despite changes in employment bill, charity finds
theguardian.com
December 15, 2024 at 2:15 PM
employmentlaw77.bsky.social
April 2025 Rate Changes: New Rate For Statutory Cap Announced theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk/news/2025/03...

#ukemplaw #employmentlaw #ukemploymentlaw #hr #hrnews #HumanResources #SSP #statutorymaternitypay #statutorysickpay #minimumwage #nationalminimumwage #livingwage #nationallivingwage
Statutory Cap: New Rate Announced
The new rate for the statutory cap has just been announced. The changes will take effect on the 6th April 2025.
theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk
March 19, 2025 at 3:24 AM
employmentlaw77.bsky.social
April 2025 Increase In Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) To Remain At £118.75 theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk/news/2025/03...

#ukemplaw #employmentlaw #ukemploymentlaw #hr #hrnews #HumanResources #sickpay #statutorysickpay #SSP #EmploymentRightsBill
SSP: April 2025 Increase To Remain At £118.75
The Government has confirmed in its response to the SSP consultation that the April 2025 Increase In Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will Remain At £118.75
theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk
March 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM
viva-victoria.bsky.social
I have personal experience of having to survive on SSP and it is NOT easy. Campaign organiser, The Centre for Progressive Change, says "At £116.75 per week, the UK offers one of the least generous sick pay rates among industrialised nations

#SickPay #SSP #StatutorySickPay #Inequalities #Inequality
February 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
employmentlaw77.bsky.social
Statutory Maternity Pay And Other Family Friendly Payments To Increase From April 2026 theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk/news/2025/11...

#ukemplaw #employmentlaw #ukemploymentlaw #hr #hrnews #HumanResources #maternitypay #statutorymaternitypay #statutorysickpay #sickpay #SSP
Statutory Maternity Pay & Other Benefits To Increase
The new rates for statutory maternity pay, statutory sick pay, and various other benefits, have just been announced
theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 2:08 AM
employmentlaw77.bsky.social
April 2026 Rate Changes: New Statutory Cap Announced theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk/news/2026/03...

#ukemplaw #employmentlaw #ukemploymentlaw #hr #hrnews #HumanResources #sickpay #SSP #statutorymaternitypay #statutorysickpay #minimumwage #nationalminimumwage #livingwage #nationallivingwage
Statutory Cap: Government Announces New Rate
The Government has announced the new rate for the statutory cap. The changes will take effect on the 6th April 2026.
theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk
March 21, 2026 at 1:49 AM
employmentlaw77.bsky.social
Government Publishes Roadmap For Implementation Of Employment Rights Bill theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk/news/2025/07...

#ukemplaw #employmentlaw #ukemploymentlaw #hr #hrnews #HumanResources #employmentrightsbill #statutorysickpay #SSP #sickpay #whistleblowing #paternityleave #parentalleave
Employment Rights Bill: Roadmap Published
The Government has now released a roadmap setting out a phased implementation for the Employment Rights Bill. The roadmap was published on the 1st July 2025.
theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk
July 12, 2025 at 7:26 AM
imagesmaguk.bsky.social
The Government has been urged to take “urgent” action as new FSB research reveals that small businesses are reporting a tough start to 2026 and a slump in confidence.
imagesmag.uk/fsb-rethink

#SmallBusinesses @fsb-uk.bsky.social #FSB #StatutorySickPay #SmallBusiness
Call for 'urgent' action as small business confidence falls - Images magazine
The FSB calls for “urgent” action as research reveals that small businesses are reporting a tough start to 2026 and a slump in confidence
imagesmag.uk
January 13, 2026 at 11:47 AM
dwp-answers.bsky.social
A question on #StatutorySickPay tabled by Sir Julian Smith on 28-08-2026 has been answered by Andrew Western. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-08-28/19992
September 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM
dwp-answers.bsky.social
A question on #StatutorySickPay tabled by Sir Julian Smith on 28-08-2026 has been answered by Andrew Western. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-08-28/19993
September 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM
dwp-answers.bsky.social
A question on #StatutorySickPay tabled by Sir Julian Smith on 28-08-2026 has been answered by Andrew Western. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-08-28/19994
September 8, 2026 at 9:01 AM
dwp-answers.bsky.social
A question on #StatutorySickPay #SmallBusinesses tabled by Alison Griffiths on 10-07-2026 has been answered by Dame Diana Johnson. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-07-10/17890
July 20, 2026 at 10:40 AM
dwp-answers.bsky.social
A question on #StatutorySickPay tabled by Alison Griffiths on 10-07-2026 has been answered by Dame Diana Johnson. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-07-10/17889
July 20, 2026 at 10:10 AM
viva-victoria.bsky.social
Workers are left ill or injured on just £3 an hour because of the UK's incredibly low rate of #StatutorySickPay. 1 in 3 don't get any form of sick pay protection from their employer beyond the legal minimum

The time for #SafeSickPay is now: actionnetwork.org/surveys/i_su...
Stand up for sick pay
No one can afford to live on £3 an hour. That's how much people recovering from long term illnesses and injury receive on Statutory Sick Pay. Agree we need to raise the rate? Pledge your support!
actionnetwork.org
January 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
employmentlaw77.bsky.social
Employment Law: April 2026 Rate Changes - Roundup theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk/news/2026/04...

#ukemplaw #employmentlaw #ukemploymentlaw #hr #hrnews #HumanResources #nationalminimumwage #nationallivingwage #statutorymaternitypay #statutorysickpay
April 2026 Rate Changes: Roundup
The recent Vento bands announcement means that all of the April 2026 rate changes have now been published. We now provide a full roundup of the changes.
theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk
April 3, 2026 at 2:55 PM
employmentlaw77.bsky.social
The Main Challenges for Employers in Implementing the Employment Rights Bill theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk/news/headlin...

#ukemplaw #employmentlaw #ukemploymentlaw #hr #hrnews #HumanResources #employmentrightsbill #flexibleworking #sickpay #statutorysickpay #SSP #remoteworking #hybridworking
The Main Challenges For Employers In Implementing The Employment Rights Bill | Employment Law & Settlement Agreement Solicitors
A new survey conducted by Ciphr has found that improved access to flexible working is seen as the top challenge arising out of the Employment Rights Bill,
theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk
August 17, 2025 at 9:45 AM
employmentlaw77.bsky.social
Employment Rights Bill Roadmap Published theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk/news/headlin...

#ukemplaw #employmentlaw #ukemploymentlaw #hr #hrnews #HumanResources #employmentrightsbill #statutorysickpay #SSP #sickpay #whistleblowing #paternityleave #parentalleave
Employment Rights Bill Roadmap Published | Employment Law & Settlement Agreement Solicitors
The Government published a roadmap for implementing the measures to be brought in under the Employment Rights Bill on the 1st July 2025. The rollout is
theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk
July 6, 2025 at 8:43 AM
employmentlaw77.bsky.social
Statutory Maternity Pay And Other Family Friendly Payments To Increase From April 2025 theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk/news/2024/11...
#ukemplaw #employmentlaw #hr #hrnews #HumanResources #maternitypay #paternitypay #sickpay #SSP #statutorymaternitypay #statutorypaternitypay #statutorysickpay
Statutory Maternity Pay & Other Benefits To Increase
Statutory maternity pay, statutory paternity pay, statutory sick pay, and various other benefits will increase from the 6th April 2025
theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk
November 26, 2024 at 7:50 AM
citizensadviceplym.bsky.social
#StatutorySickPay (SSP) is changing!

From 6th April 2026, the #EmploymentRightsAct 2025 means that:

✅ SSP will be paid from the 1st full day of sickness absence (rather than the 4th day)
✅ The lower earnings limit will be removed, making SSP available to all employees regardless of weekly earnings
March 26, 2026 at 10:57 AM
citizensadviceplym.bsky.social
You might be able to get #StatutorySickPay when you're off work sick.

Our #advice can help you understand your rights.

Find out more ⤵️
bit.ly/3VApndU

#EmploymentRights #EmploymentLaw #YourRightsAtWork #Plymouth
September 16, 2025 at 8:51 AM
rocketlawyeruk.bsky.social
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 🚀
Answer our question
Q: How much do employees need to be earning before they can get #StatutorySickPay?

A. £123 pw
B. £128 pw
C. £132 pw
D. £135 pw

The answer is in our #SicknessPolicy FAQS
https://www.rocketlawyer.com/gb/en/employment/hr-policies/document/sickness-policy
October 21, 2024 at 8:03 AM
progressivechange.bsky.social
Powerful words from Amy @mssocietyuk.bsky.social at this morning’s Parliamentary drop-in ⬇️

Amy’s heartbreaking story shows why it is so urgent that the UK Government raises the rate of #StatutorySickPay. No one should be forced into work because sick pay is so low.

We need #SafeSickPay now
February 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM