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How much will new Day 1 Sick Pay rules cost your business in 2026?

Employment Law fundamentally changes in April 2026 - are you ready? Avoid costly mistakes that could sink your cashflow or trigger unlimited tribunal claims.

From April 2026, you'll be paying Statutory Sick Pay from Day 1 of every absence - not from Day 4.

Use this calculator to see what that really means for your bottom line based on average sickness rates from your industry.

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Without proper absence policies, your business could pay an additional £0 in SSP in 2026.

That's based on 0 employees and typical absence rates in your industry.

Here's what's changed: From April 2026, every sick leave episode costs you from Day 1 — not Day 4. Those first three days add up fast, especially if you don't have proper return-to-work processes in place.

And this is just the direct SSP cost. Factor in lost productivity, cover costs, and operational disruption, and the real impact is much higher.


The good news? You can control this.

With the right policies, contracts, and return-to-work procedures, you can reduce unnecessary absence and protect your business from the new legislation.

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Employment Law fundamentally changes in April 2026 - are you ready? Avoid costly mistakes that could sink your cashflow or trigger unlimited tribunal claims.

Watch this 30-minute run-through of the key changes and learn what the experts are advising you do.

This free checklist shows you the 5 critical risks every employer faces — and exactly what to do about them before it's too late.

What's waiting for you:

  • How Day 1 sick pay will impact your cashflow (and how to control it)

  • Why unlimited dismissal damages mean one mistake could cost you tens of thousands

  • The 6-month probation trap that catches unprepared employers

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Plus: A simple action plan to help you decide what to tackle first, whether to DIY or get professional support, and how to move forward with confidence.

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