The Employment Rights Act 2025 became law on 18 December 2025 with major reforms to employment law being phased in over the next two years, including to SSP from 6 April 2026.

In this episode, Natalie Loader, partner in our Immigration team, is joined by Roshan Dykes, solicitor in our Employment team. 

Together, they explore the upcoming reforms to the statutory sick pay (SSP) regime, set to take effect on 6 April 2026. They also discuss the implications for employers, including those with Home Office licences to sponsor employees in the UK.

Bindmans LLP

Bindmans LLP

6 April 2026 SSP reform and employers sponsoring workers in the UK | Immigration Unpacked #8

FEB 26, 202611 MIN
Bindmans LLP

6 April 2026 SSP reform and employers sponsoring workers in the UK | Immigration Unpacked #8

FEB 26, 202611 MIN

Description

The Employment Rights Act 2025 became law on 18 December 2025 with major reforms to employment law being phased in over the next two years, including to SSP from 6 April 2026. In this episode, Natalie Loader, partner in our Immigration team, is joined by Roshan Dykes, solicitor in our Employment team. Together, they explore the upcoming reforms to the statutory sick pay (SSP) regime, set to take effect on 6 April 2026. They also discuss the implications for employers, including those with Home Office licences to sponsor employees in the UK.