We share recent updates to employment law in the UK and what charities need to know to prepare
In December 2025, the Employment Rights Actwas signed intolaw,meaning that there are some significant changes to employment law coming into practice between 2026 and 2027.
Forcharities,who have todigest these changes amid their responsibilities to their communities, it might feel difficult to keep abreast ofwhat’sgoing on.
In this article, wewill outline the changes to employment law that you need to know and when you can expect them to come into effect.
As of April,new changesaroundStatuatorySick Pay(SSP), parental leave, and guidance around record-keeping came into force.
Statutory Sick Pay is now payable from day one of an employee’s absence,as opposed to where it stood previously at day four. Workers also previously had to earn an average of 123 a week toqualifybut that lower earnings limit has now been removed as part of the changes, widening access to sick pay.
Charities can simplify the process of understanding how much they owe employees on extended sick pay by usingBreathe HR’s free SSP calculator. The calculator provides instant results from information such as periods of sickness and qualifying days and cansave charities time during challenging times, ensuring that employees get the support they need.
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