The UK Government, via the Employment Rights Act 2025, has reformed Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) effective as of April 2026 by removing the Lower Earnings Limit. This makes Statutory Sick Pay available to all employees regardless of earnings and removes the three-day waiting period, so SSP is payable from the first full day of sickness absence, with the rate set at the lower of 80% of average weekly earnings or the flat rate (currently £123.25 per week). These changes, enforced by the new Fair...

With more people than ever working under non-standard contracts, it can be hard getting payslips right. Croner are here to help.

Do you know what the term ‘pro rata’ means and how to work out pro-rata pay and holidays for your employees? Croner explain.