08/09/2026
Statutory Sick Pay is now a day-one entitlement.
Previously, employees were not entitled to Statutory Sick Pay for the first three days of absence due to illness.
The Employment Rights Act 2025 changed this, meaning employees are paid from the first full day of sickness absence.
While this could support employee wellbeing, it may also affect workforce planning and cash flow for business owners.
Read our blog, linked below, to learn more. 👇
https://www.sovereign-ifa.co.uk/news/business-owner-3-rule-changes-you-might-have-missed-and-need-to-know-about/