It's that time of the year when employment law changes traditionally take effect, and this year there have been significant increases in several rates and limits. Here is our summary of the most important changes.

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It's that time of the year when employment law changes traditionally take effect, and this year there have been significant increases in several rates and limits. Here is our summary of the most important changes taking effect this month in NI.

Employers in Northern Ireland should take note of the upcoming annual changes to statutory payment limits. Changes are implemented to reflect changes in the Retail Prices Index (RPI) and a range of increased figures will come into effect from 6 April 2025. Some rates are determined by Westminster, whilst others are specific to Northern Ireland.

Below, we outline the new rates and limits that apply in the 2025/26 financial year.

Family leave rates

The weekly rates for various statutory payments related to family leave will increase. A new rate of 187.18 (up from 184.03) will apply to the following types of leave:

• Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)
• Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP)
• Statutory Shared Parental Pay (ShPP)
• Statutory Adoption Pay (SAP)
• Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (SPBP)

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)

The weekly rate for SSP will increase to 118.75 per week (up from 116.75 per week). In addition, the lower earnings limit, which determines...

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