20th January 2025
The statutory rates of pay for different types of family leave and statutory sick pay are updated annually. The new rates, which will apply from 6 April 2025, have now been published by the Government and are as follows:
Statutory maternity pay
Old Rate - £184.03 per week
New Rate - £187.18 per week
Statutory paternity pay
Old Rate -£184.03 per week
New Rate - £187.18 per week
Statutory shared parental pay
Old Rate -£184.03 per week
New Rate - £187.18 per week
Statutory adoption pay
Old Rate -£184.03 per week
New Rate - £187.18 per week
Statutory parental bereavement pay
Old Rate -£184.03 per week
New Rate - £187.18 per week
Statutory sick pay
Old Rate -£116.75 per week
New Rate - £118.75 per week
Employers remain free to offer enhancements to these, either on a discretionary basis or as part of a contractual obligation.
In addition, the average gross weekly earnings required to qualify for the various forms of family leave pay will increase from at least £123.00 per week, to £125.00 per week from 6 April 2025. The figures stated are the maximum payable (under statute) per week. If an employee earns less per week than the rate stated, then they should receive a lower amount equating to their actual earnings.
If you have any questions about sickness absence or family leave please contact our team on hello@fentonelliott.co.uk or 01635 896336.
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