Guides, news and advice on SSP and employee rights in the UK
SSP rates have gone up for 2026, and the earnings threshold has shifted too. Here's what's actually changed, what hasn't, and what it means for your pocket if you're off sick.
Read more →Off work long-term and worried about your job? You've got more legal protection than you might think. Here's how SSP, the Equality Act, and the dismissal rules actually work in practice.
Read more →Anxiety, depression, stress — they're all valid reasons to take sick leave, and the law treats them exactly the same as physical illness. Here's what you need to know about your rights.
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