UK mandates day-one statutory sick pay
→Employers must pay sick wages from first day of illness
Change
The UK required statutory sick pay to be provided from the first day of illness, expanding eligibility to additional workers.
Why it matters
The removal of waiting days increases payroll liabilities and requires updates to compensation processes.
Implications
- → Payroll expenses increase — immediate cost impact
- → Compliance updates required — risk of underpayment claims
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Source
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