Employment Rights Act

Written on 07/04/2026
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Statutory Changes

National Minimum Wage Under 18’s £7.55 to £8.00

Apprenticeships £7.55 to £8.00 18–20 year olds £10.00 to £10.85

21+ year olds £12.21 to £12.71 Statutory Payments Uplifted

On the 6th April SSP (Statutory Sick Pay) £118.75 to £123.25 per week or 80% wages, whichever the lower. Statutory Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared Parental, Parental Bereavement and Neonatal Care £187.18 to £194.32 per week or 90% wages, whichever the lower.

Thanks to Sian from Pragmatic HR and Deb from Barrow HR for sharing these updates.