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Pay Essentials

From 1 April 2023, there are National Minimum wage rises for all age groups:

Statutory Sick Pay

From 6 April 2023, the rate of Statutory Sick Pay increases as below.

There are no changes to the rules for who is eligible, when payments start, how long they go on for, and when employees must report sickness absence.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY WORKING

From 2 April 2023, the weekly rates for statutory maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave all increase, as below. There are no changes to the rules for qualifying service for each type of pay, or for duration of pay and leave.

MATERNITY PAY

First six weeks

*Or 90% of average weekly earnings, whichever is less

PATERNITY PAY

Parental Bereavement Pay

From 2 April 2023, the weekly rates for parental bereavement pay will increase; this applies for the death of a child, including a still birth after 24 weeks of pregnancy. The rules on qualifying service and entitlement are unchanged.

*Or 90% of average weekly earnings, whichever is less

More changes to come

*Or 90% of average weekly earnings, whichever is less

SHARED PARENTAL LEAVE

*Or 90% of average weekly earnings, whichever is less

ADOPTION PAY

*Or 90% of average weekly earnings, whichever is less

A number of other proposals and changes to employment law are currently under consideration in the UK Parliament, or its committees, covering issues from menopause to strikes.

Our Prism services for businesses can help you stay up to date with these and other employment law issues.