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Employer Bulletin: April 2026
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Millions of working women set to benefit from landmark workplace health drive
Leading women’s health campaigner and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup has been appointed as the Government’s Women's Employment Ambassador, a newly created role to support working women across … Continue reading Millions of working women set to benefit from landmark workplace health drive
Millions get new access to sick pay and parental leave
Landmark employment rights reforms kick into force. Millions of employees to benefit from reforms to Statutory Sick Pay, ensuring they can take time … Continue reading Millions get new access to sick pay and parental leave
Happy New (Tax) Year 2026
Here it is again, the start of a New Tax Year. Often when meeting with payroll and tax professionals from … Continue reading Happy New (Tax) Year 2026
National Living Wage rises to £12.71
(c)2025 PAYadvice Ltd New minimum wage rates come into force [for pay reference period starting{ from 1st April [2026], following … Continue reading National Living Wage rises to £12.71
Employers required to keep holiday records
Holiday pay clampdown is on its way with new employer recording obligations and Holiday Pay compliance being introduced alongside the … Continue reading Employers required to keep holiday records
SSP Qualifying Days – April 2026 no change
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes on 6th April 2026 as a result of the Employment Rights Act. More employees will … Continue reading SSP Qualifying Days – April 2026 no change
SSP1 form readied for April 2026 changes
With new Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) rules applying from 6th April 2026, the DWP have updated form SSP1 for use … Continue reading SSP1 form readied for April 2026 changes
Baroness Maggie Jones appointed new chair of Acas
Baroness Maggie Jones of Whitchurch has been appointed as the new Chair of Acas. Baroness Maggie Jones of Whitchurch has … Continue reading Baroness Maggie Jones appointed new chair of Acas
Statutory Sick Pay transitional guidance further updates (v3)
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided an update to their transitional protection guidance (version 3) via the … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay transitional guidance further updates (v3)
New figures reveal 7 million started a new job in 2025
Jobseekers and those starting new jobs encouraged to download the HMRC app for essential job-related information. With National Careers Week … Continue reading New figures reveal 7 million started a new job in 2025
Landmark gender pay gap and menopause action plan launched to help women thrive at work
Action plans supporting women to succeed at work launched by Minister for Women and Equalities ahead of International Women’s Day … Continue reading Landmark gender pay gap and menopause action plan launched to help women thrive at work
Unpaid Parental Leave – April 2026 a day one right
From 6th April 2026, employees will be eligible for unpaid parental leave from their first day of employment. Unpaid parental … Continue reading Unpaid Parental Leave – April 2026 a day one right
Paternity Leave and Unpaid Paternity Leave from April 2026
From 6th April 2026, employees will be eligible to give notice to take Paternity Leave and Unpaid Parental Leave from … Continue reading Paternity Leave and Unpaid Paternity Leave from April 2026
Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave
From 6th April 2026, a new right to Bereaved Partner's Paternity Leave will support employees who lose the mother or primary adopter of … Continue reading Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave
New Employment Rights – February and April 2026
From 18th February 2026, upgraded employment rights will begin to take effect. These changes will be introduced gradually between 2026 … Continue reading New Employment Rights – February and April 2026
Implementation of the Employment Rights Act
HMRC as part of the February edition of the Employer Bulletin is reminding employers to get ready for the changes … Continue reading Implementation of the Employment Rights Act
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes — what employers need to know
The February edition of the HMRC Employers Bulletin out lines the changes to Statutory Sick Pay which applies from 6th … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes — what employers need to know
Added Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) transitional guidance
Monday 9th February 2026, the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) have further clarified added areas of transitional arrangements with … Continue reading Added Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) transitional guidance
Number of new and expectant parents losing their job or facing unfair treatment at work “alarmingly high”
NEW TUC POLLING: 1 in 7 women (14%) have lost their job - or felt forced to leave their job - due … Continue reading Number of new and expectant parents losing their job or facing unfair treatment at work “alarmingly high”
Stronger working rights to give millions of families the “security they deserve”
New day one rights to parental leave set to enter force from April 2026. Over 18 million workers across the … Continue reading Stronger working rights to give millions of families the “security they deserve”
New Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Transitional Protection April 2026
Following the passing of the Employment Rights Bill and the Royal Ascent of the Employment Rights Act on Thursday 18th … Continue reading New Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Transitional Protection April 2026
Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent
Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit as New laws bring the world of work into the 21st century … Continue reading Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent
Employment Rights Bill – Dismissal agreement reached
Agreement reached with key stakeholders on the unfair dismissal elements of the Employment Rights Bill. The Government convened a series … Continue reading Employment Rights Bill – Dismissal agreement reached
Reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts
This working paper seeks views on different options to reform non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Non-compete clauses are inserted into … Continue reading Reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts
April 2026 National Minimum and Living Wage increases confirmed
(c)2025 PAYadvice Ltd The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has announced on the day before her 26th November 2025 … Continue reading April 2026 National Minimum and Living Wage increases confirmed
Know your Rights – Good Employment Week 2025
The Government’s Make Work Pay plan is designed to help more people to stay in work, support workers’ productivity and … Continue reading Know your Rights – Good Employment Week 2025
Bereavement and pregnancy protections to be shaped by businesses and workers
Consultations launched on key Make Work Pay measures including protections for pregnant women and new mothers at work, bereavement leave … Continue reading Bereavement and pregnancy protections to be shaped by businesses and workers
Victims freed from NDA silence
Victims and direct witnesses of crime who sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) will no longer be gagged from speaking out … Continue reading Victims freed from NDA silence
Pay deductions can cause minimum wage breaches
As part of the October 2025 shaming list of employers who have been named and fined for National Minimum Wage … Continue reading Pay deductions can cause minimum wage breaches
Apprentices – not a reason to underpay!
Of the 491 recently shamed employers for breaching National Minimum Wage (NMW) by the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) audit … Continue reading Apprentices – not a reason to underpay!
Another 491 employers fined £10million+ for National Minimum Wage breach
£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff Nearly 500 employers fined over £10 … Continue reading Another 491 employers fined £10million+ for National Minimum Wage breach
FWA chair appointed to crack down on minimum wage underpayment and worker exploitation
Matthew Taylor to lead Government's new Fair Work Agency from April 2026. Taylor Review author Matthew Taylor appointed as first … Continue reading FWA chair appointed to crack down on minimum wage underpayment and worker exploitation
Bridget Phillipson speech to TUC conference, 2025
Speech delivered by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson at the Trades Union Congress annual conference in Brighton, 2025 Thank you, Congress, … Continue reading Bridget Phillipson speech to TUC conference, 2025
Employer Bulletin: August 2025
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: August 2025
Unpaid internships – call for evidence
The government are seeking evidence and views on unpaid internships and internships paid below the National Minimum Wage (NMW), and … Continue reading Unpaid internships – call for evidence
Ban on controversial NDAs silencing abuse
Employment Right Bill The governments Employment Rights Bill is claimed to be delivering the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in … Continue reading Ban on controversial NDAs silencing abuse
Bereavement leave for families who face pregnancy loss
New amendment to the Employment Rights Bill.. will expand rights to bereavement leave to those who experience pregnancy loss The … Continue reading Bereavement leave for families who face pregnancy loss
Delivery riders working illegally!
Nationwide clampdown on delivery riders working illegally Ramp-up of arrests and visits set to take place across the UK targeting … Continue reading Delivery riders working illegally!
SSP changes confirmed for 6th April 2026
The Plan to Make Work Pay is intended to tackle poor pay, poor working conditions and poor job security so … Continue reading SSP changes confirmed for 6th April 2026
Review of Parental Leave
Government has launched a full review of parental leave and pay, to better support working families and help children get … Continue reading Review of Parental Leave
Roadmap confirms workers rights for 2026 and 2027
The Government have published the Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap, setting out timelines for measures in the Bill coming into … Continue reading Roadmap confirms workers rights for 2026 and 2027
Payroll 2026/2027 – Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (SPBP) – Northern Ireland
The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Software Developer Support Team (SDST) have shared early information on changes applicable to statutory … Continue reading Payroll 2026/2027 – Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (SPBP) – Northern Ireland
Umbrella employers – good practice updates
The June 2025 Employer Bulletin has outlined and shared resources for umbrella employer organisation, their users and associated employees. The … Continue reading Umbrella employers – good practice updates
518 employers named for breaching minimum wage
518 Employers who have left workers over £7.4 million out of pocket by failing to pay the National Living and … Continue reading 518 employers named for breaching minimum wage
Thompsons Lecture: Employment law and the fundamental right to security
The RT Hon Lord Hermer KVC On Thursday 8th May 2025, the Attorney General Lord Hermer KC delivered the Thompson … Continue reading Thompsons Lecture: Employment law and the fundamental right to security
Payroll dates – what affects what?
PAYadvice.UK sees a number of social posts and questions around the effective payroll dates when crossing from the 2024/2025 tax … Continue reading Payroll dates – what affects what?
Has Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changed?
A number of articles published via a news agencies and news outlets have implied that there were significant changes to … Continue reading Has Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changed?
Am I entitled to pay for Overtime?
On social media groups relating to employment law and others on pay, often there are questions on individual rights to … Continue reading Am I entitled to pay for Overtime?
Call for evidence to break down barriers to opportunity at work
Call for evidence launched to will enable business, trade unions and civil society to shape action helping everyone, no matter … Continue reading Call for evidence to break down barriers to opportunity at work
Simpler and more accessible justice in the workplace
Employment Tribunals play a vital role in the UK justice system, resolving disputes between employers and employees. The disputes handled … Continue reading Simpler and more accessible justice in the workplace
Employment Rights Bill latest
The Government… table amendments to the Employment Rights Bill. The Government have laid amendments to the Employment Rights Bill following … Continue reading Employment Rights Bill latest
Call for 35 hours of volunteer leave
Help us make it possible for all UK workers to ask for time off to volunteer and help their communities. … Continue reading Call for 35 hours of volunteer leave
Isle of Man – Employment rights changes April 2025
Employment law changes from 1st April 2025 From 1st April 2025, a number of changes to employment rights are introduced: … Continue reading Isle of Man – Employment rights changes April 2025
April 2025 payrise boost to pockets of over 3 million workers
Government lays legislation confirming that the new National Living Wage and new National Minimum Wage will take effect from 1st … Continue reading April 2025 payrise boost to pockets of over 3 million workers
Seafarer rights to be enshrined in law
Mandatory charter boosts security, pay and working conditions for thousands of seafarers. amendments to the Employment Rights Bill paves way … Continue reading Seafarer rights to be enshrined in law
Over 370,000 underpaid in April 2024
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) published its report into compliance and enforcement of the National Minimum Wage. The LPC estimates … Continue reading Over 370,000 underpaid in April 2024
Arrests for illegal working rises
New data shows illegal working arrests have increased by 25% A crackdown on rogue businesses hiring people to work illegally … Continue reading Arrests for illegal working rises
Women’s pay and equality
Equal Pay Day Wednesday 20th November 2024 was marked as Equal Pay Day, a national campaign led by the Fawcett … Continue reading Women’s pay and equality
Fair Work Agency – who, what, why and when
As part of the new Employment Rights bill, the government are progressing with the formation of the FWA (Fair Work … Continue reading Fair Work Agency – who, what, why and when
New protections from sexual harassment come into force
Employers now have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment and create a safe working environment. … Continue reading New protections from sexual harassment come into force
Fresh measures to support victims of Modern slavery
Victims of modern slavery will be better supported in fresh measures unveiled by the government. The government has pledged to … Continue reading Fresh measures to support victims of Modern slavery
Up to £600 cash boost for Britain’s lowest paid to help kickstart the economy
Ten million working people across the country to benefit from an overhaul of workers’ rights as the Government’s landmark Employment … Continue reading Up to £600 cash boost for Britain’s lowest paid to help kickstart the economy
New employer duties to protect workers from sexual harassment
From 26th October 2024 employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers, including by third parties … Continue reading New employer duties to protect workers from sexual harassment
What does the Employment Rights Bill mean for you?
The Employment Rights Bill will ban exploitative zero-hours contracts, end fire and rehire, and introduce basic employment rights from day … Continue reading What does the Employment Rights Bill mean for you?
Employment rights reforms revealed
The Labour government has unveiled the Employment Rights Bill in their effort to help deliver economic security and growth to … Continue reading Employment rights reforms revealed
Over 1.1 million employees denied their holiday pay rights
New analysis shows more than a million employees didn’t get any of the paid holiday they were entitled to last … Continue reading Over 1.1 million employees denied their holiday pay rights
Business leaders will be involved in “every step of the way” in Make Work Pay plans
The Deputy Prime Minister and Business Secretary have met with business leaders to discuss the upcoming Employment Bill. In the … Continue reading Business leaders will be involved in “every step of the way” in Make Work Pay plans
Rogue employers targeted in illegal working crackdown
The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, announced last month that the government would crack down on unscrupulous employers who are hiring … Continue reading Rogue employers targeted in illegal working crackdown
Statutory Neonatal Care Pay (SNCP) and Leave – April 2025
HMRC have issued further policy information on the new Statutory Neonatal Care Pay and Leave (SNCP&L, SNCL and SNCP). These … Continue reading Statutory Neonatal Care Pay (SNCP) and Leave – April 2025
Make Work Pay first steps
British workers are set for better working conditions as the Government takes its first steps towards its Plan to Make … Continue reading Make Work Pay first steps
Blizzard added to the tax avoidance promoters list
HMRC have added Blizzard Pay Ltd (BPL) to their named list of tax avoidance scheme promoters. So how did Blizzard … Continue reading Blizzard added to the tax avoidance promoters list
Dismissal and re-engagement: code of practice
The practice of dismissing and re-engaging employees – sometimes referred to as fire and rehire – as a means of … Continue reading Dismissal and re-engagement: code of practice
Minimum Wage Revolution – is it about to happen?
As part of the new Labour governments proposed 40 bills which formed part of the Kings Speech delivered on Wednesday … Continue reading Minimum Wage Revolution – is it about to happen?
Employment Rights Bill
As part of the Kings Speech delivered on Wednesday 17th July 2924, the Starmer Labour government set out its intention … Continue reading Employment Rights Bill
Kings Speech – employment rights and pensions
Amongst a long list of 40 government proposed bills (more even than Tony Blair’s government) as part of the Kings … Continue reading Kings Speech – employment rights and pensions
Labour win – payroll and HR impacts
With the Labour party winning with a significant majority and forming a new UK government, changes to employment and payroll … Continue reading Labour win – payroll and HR impacts
TUC – change the law on hot workplaces!
New government “must change law on hot workplaces”, warns TUC TUC says hot workplaces put workers at risk of range … Continue reading TUC – change the law on hot workplaces!
Statutory Neonatal Care Pay (SNCP) is on its way – April 2025
The new statutory allowance (SNCP) is planned to be introduced in April 2025; this is for parents who have a … Continue reading Statutory Neonatal Care Pay (SNCP) is on its way – April 2025
Job Reference – what about absence?
The question on social media has been asked on what absence can be shown on a job reference from a … Continue reading Job Reference – what about absence?
Tips guidance published
The government’s Tipping Act is a step closer to coming into force, … the Code of Practice is published and … Continue reading Tips guidance published
Tackling Non-Compliance in the Umbrella Companies Market
The government remains concerned about the scale of non-compliance in the umbrella company market, and the detrimental impact that this … Continue reading Tackling Non-Compliance in the Umbrella Companies Market
Sunday – work and pay
This article looks at the different aspects of Sunday working and Sunday pay. What rules apply to working on Sunday? … Continue reading Sunday – work and pay
Millions of workers benefit from new employment law measures
Millions of workers across the UK will now benefit from new measures as three Government-backed Acts become law 6th April … Continue reading Millions of workers benefit from new employment law measures
Crackdown on ‘gagging orders’ where there is crime – the NDA
Victims will no longer be prevented from accessing support or legal advice under plans to crack down on the misuse … Continue reading Crackdown on ‘gagging orders’ where there is crime – the NDA
Crackdown on Fire and Rehire
In February the Government announced action to tackle the use of controversial 'fire and rehire' practices. Government acts against controversial … Continue reading Crackdown on Fire and Rehire
Pay boost for 21 & 22 year olds and younger workers
National Minimum Wage increases imminent National Minimum Wage applies to all employees and workers who have reached school leaving age … Continue reading Pay boost for 21 & 22 year olds and younger workers
Flexible Working changes April 2024
Flexible working laws are changing from 6th April 2024 Businesses will need to change how they manage flexible working requests … Continue reading Flexible Working changes April 2024
Progress on workers’ rights package 2024
Millions are set to benefit under the new Workers’ Rights Acts – giving more money and more say back to … Continue reading Progress on workers’ rights package 2024
Had a Christmas job? Check your pay!
Festive workers who may be missing out on the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage are being urged to … Continue reading Had a Christmas job? Check your pay!
Food delivery account sharing concern
Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat urged to end unchecked account sharing to protect the public. Food delivery firms have … Continue reading Food delivery account sharing concern
Rolled Up Holiday Pay choice for Employers
For holiday years starting on or after 1st April 2024, Employers will be permitted to calculate annual leave entitlement as … Continue reading Rolled Up Holiday Pay choice for Employers
TUPE consultation change
The government has responded to the consultation on reforms to retained EU employment law in relation to consultation requirements under … Continue reading TUPE consultation change
Obsolete and burdensome EU rules to be removed from UK law
Proposed reforms allow businesses additional freedoms while retaining the UK’s world leading workers’ rights Proposals include reducing record keeping requirements … Continue reading Obsolete and burdensome EU rules to be removed from UK law
Holiday consultation – the response
The government has responded to the consultation on reforms to retained EU employment law and the consultation on calculating holiday … Continue reading Holiday consultation – the response
‘End the scourge of insecure work’ – TUC
In a TUC blog and news article by Anjum Klair for the Trades Union Congress (TUC) - BME women far … Continue reading ‘End the scourge of insecure work’ – TUC
Millions to get more power over working hours
Workers right across the country will be given more say over their working patterns thanks to new laws supported by … Continue reading Millions to get more power over working hours
Tripling of fines for those supporting illegal migrants
Fines are to be more than tripled for employers and landlords who allow illegal migrants to work for them or … Continue reading Tripling of fines for those supporting illegal migrants
Another tax avoidance rogue umbrella warning
HMRC have listed another rogue umbrella promoting tax avoidance schemes which do not work. Named on 27th July 2023, Easyway … Continue reading Another tax avoidance rogue umbrella warning
7 in 10 disabled workers earn less than £15 an hour
New TUC analysis reveals disabled workers are much more likely to be low paid than non-disabled workers Disabled women and … Continue reading 7 in 10 disabled workers earn less than £15 an hour