Employment Rights Act 2025: Managing sickness and navigating the new SSP rules

What’s in the webinar

This 45-minute session covers the key changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025, what they mean day-to-day for employers, and how to manage sickness absence in a way that’s fair and compliant. Flora Neville leads the session with practical guidance you can apply straight away.

Why you should join

SSP is now payable from the first day of absence, eligibility has widened to lower-paid workers, and the Fair Work Agency has real powers to investigate non-compliance. If you haven’t reviewed your absence management procedures since April, this session will help you do that quickly and confidently.

Who it’s for

This webinar is for business owners, HR managers, and anyone responsible for managing people. It’s particularly useful if you’re getting questions from employees about SSP entitlement, or if you’re unsure how the new rules affect your existing procedures.

What you’ll learn

→ The key SSP changes now in force and what they mean for employers
→ Who qualifies for SSP and how entitlement is calculated
→ Managing one-day absences, self-certification and fit notes
→ How to handle recurring short-term sickness absence effectively
→ Common absence management mistakes and how to avoid them
→ Practical steps to strengthen your sickness absence procedures