UK Sick Pay & Work Rights: Major Changes in April


Author: The Daily News Now! March 15, 2026 Duration: 1:38
Podcast episode
UK Sick Pay & Work Rights: Major Changes in April

From April sixth, the UKs sick pay rules undergo significant changes, with statutory sick pay starting from the first day of illness and covering more low earners. This, along with protection from unfair dismissal after six months and day-one parental and sick pay, is set to benefit millions of workers, particularly women. A new Acas study highlights the day-one sick pay as the biggest operational impact, with unfair dismissal protections ranking second. Further changes are scheduled for April and October, including higher minimum wages and stricter rules on fire-and-rehire tactics and sexual harassment prevention.

Support the show:
Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/db52914a60425db8


More episodes

Duration: 1:53
Lisa Pratt, partner of Richard Scriven, turned her grief into action by starting a support group, Richards Light, after Richards sudden suicide. The group offers safe spaces for sharing memories and grief, both online an…

Duration: 1:17
Petrol prices soar in the UK amid Iran war fears, with unleaded hitting £1.41 and diesel at £1.58. Long queues at fuel stations as drivers rush to fill up. Experts warn of further increases if crude oil prices remain hig…

Duration: 1:43
Terry Caddick, a former foster kid from Warrington, transformed his life from a troubled youth to a successful actor and charity advocate. After bouncing in and out of care homes and dealing with family struggles, he fou…

Duration: 1:32
Peak Clusters carbon storage project faces intense local opposition in Wirral, with residents and councillors expressing environmental concerns and questioning its climate impact. Despite Chair Dave Parkins confidence, t…

Logo
Select station
VOL