Are you prepared? - March TWBM article

In my column for this month’s Tunbridge Wells Business magazine, I explore the latest changes to the Employment Rights Act, including the shift to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) being payable from day one of sickness.

From April this year, changes to the Employment Rights Act mean that Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will be payable from day one of sickness, rather than after the current three waiting days where payment begins on day four.

This change could impact how businesses manage sickness absence and their associated policies. To prepare for these changes, businesses should review and update sick pay policies along with reviewing absence management policies, including how frequent or persistent absence is managed.

Also, businesses should consider providing absence management training for managers to ensure they feel confident handling absence effectively. It is important to manage absence from work in accordance with employment law and best practice, and to understand the implications of not following the correct procedures. Our Training Academy is offering training for managing absence and also a workshop on the other upcoming legislation changes.

To discuss how we can support your business with these and other recent changes in employment law please contact us using the details below.

01892 726060 or sophie@theforrestgroup.co.uk