Significant Changes to Statutory Sick Pay Take Effect from April 6, 2026 Tuesday, March 24, 2026 statutorysickpay ssp sickleave employmentlaw labourparty employeerights earnings sickpayreform sickabsence workplacepolicy Starting April 6, 2026, new legislation will change how Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is administered for sick days at work. The Labour Party government has confirmed that from this date, SSP will be available to all eligible … Read More
West Midlands Police Sick Leave for Stress Increases by 45% Over Four Years Thursday, March 19, 2026 westmidlands police stress absence wellbeing sickleave mentalhealth pcsos counselling workforce West Midlands Police (WMP) have experienced a significant increase in officer absences due to stress, rising by 45.4% between 2022 and 2025, according to data obtained through a Freedom of Information Request. The number of … Read More