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Employment law changes & updates.

New legislation, tribunal rule changes, and the reforms working their way through Parliament — explained in plain English, with what each change means for claimants.

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Law Changes & Updates

Employment Law Changes April 2026: Everything That Changed at Work This Month

Every employment law change from April 2026: minimum wage up to £12.71, sick pay from day one, Fair Work Agency launched, paternity leave now a day-one right.

6 min read · 6 Apr 2026

Law Changes & Updates

Statutory Sick Pay Changes from April 2026: Day-One SSP, No Earnings Limit and What You're Owed

From 6 April 2026, SSP starts on day one with no earnings limit. Rate is £123.25/week or 80% of earnings. Up to 1.3 million more workers now qualify.

5 min read · 6 Apr 2026

Law Changes & Updates

National Minimum Wage 2026: Current Rates, Who Qualifies and What to Do If You're Underpaid

UK minimum wage rates from April 2026: £12.71 for workers 21+, £10.85 for 18-20, £8 for under-18s and apprentices. Who qualifies and what to do if underpaid.

6 min read · 3 Apr 2026

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