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Stay Ahead: Key 2026 Employment Law & Right-to-Work Changes 13/02/2026Big changes are coming to UK employment law and right-to-work requirements in 2026 - and it is important for both employers and agency workers to stay informed. Here’s what you need to know: April 2026 – Day-1 Rights & Protections Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) - available from the first day of sickness, more workers qualify. Parental & Paternity Leave - entitled from day one of employment. Bereaved Partner Leave - entitled from day one if a partner dies during pregnancy or within 12 months of the child’s birth. Fair Work Agency launches - ensuring labour standards, ...
National Minimum Wage Increase from April 2026 13/02/2026From 1st April 2026, new National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates will come into effect across the UK. Whether you are a temporary worker wanting to understand what this means for your pay, or a client planning budgets and workforce costs, here is a clear breakdown of what to expect. New Minimum Wage Rates from 1st April 2026 The new hourly rates will be: Age 21 and over (National Living Wage): £12.71 per hour Age 18 to 20: £10.85 per hour Age 16 to 17: £8.00 per hour Apprentice rate: £8.00 per hour These increases follow recommendations from the Low Pay ...
