Free Guide to Statutory Sick Pay Changes 2026

What is Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)?

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is a minimum payment that employers must pay to eligible employees who are absent through sickness.

It's a benefit given to employees who aren't able to work due to illness - it's one of the main statutory employment rights in the UK.

What are the changes to SSP?

As part of of the Employment Rights Act. - there are fundamental changes to SSP and how it's managed in UK businesses - both in the way it's paid and how it's calculated. It's important you're aware of these and how it can affect your business.

Our team have put together an expert free guide on the upcoming SSP changes. For more details, download our free changes to Statutory Sick Pay 2026 below.

Will there be an extra cost to businesses following the SSP changes?

The changes to Statutory Sick Pay may bring an extra cost to your business, depending on how many absences there are in your company. As part of the guide, there is a table that helps explain if there's any extra cost and when this may happen.

For exact figures, download our free guide - as well as our free Employment Rights Bill guide.

Get expert advice on the new Employment Rights Bill with Peninsula

With so many new and updated legal responsibilities on the horizon, you need to prepared. Peninsula is here to provide expert advice on how to navigate major employment law changes in your business.

Our advisers are on hand to provide 24-hour HR advice – helping you to keep your business safe from risk, so you can focus on growth and success.

Want to find out more? Book a free consultation with our expert HR consultants today.