The Employment Rights Act 2025  introduces the most significant reform to the UK’s statutory sick pay system in decades. From 6 April 2026 , the way businesses manage sickness absence and statutory sick pay (SSP) will change fundamentally. For many employers, these reforms will require updates to contracts, sick pay policies, payroll systems and absence management procedures . This article explains the key changes and outlines practical steps businesses should take to ensure compliance. Why...

The Employment Rights Act 2025 marks one of the biggest changes to UK employment law in decades. In our latest Haylo HR video series, we break down what the Act really means for employers, not in legal jargon, but in practical, real-world terms. Across both videos, one message is clear: UK businesses will need to rethink how they manage contracts, working hours, dismissals and employee relations over the next few years . Here ’ s a single, simple summary of the key points. A Shift Towards...

It's International Stress Awareness week, and whilst stress can impact individuals at work all year round, this week shines a light on the growing impact of stress in the workplace and serves as a timely reminder that employee wellbeing is not a “nice to have", it’s a business essential. According to recent HSE data, over 17 million working days are lost each year due to stress, anxiety and depression. Behind those statistics are people trying to balance workloads, adapt to change, and stay...