The government in the United Kingdom has increased the rates of statutory pay for sick pay, maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave, effective 6 April 2020.
The following weekly rates of statutory pay are expected to apply from 6 April 2020:
- Sick pay (SSP) weekly rate of £95.85 (up from £94.25).
- Maternity pay (SMP) and maternity allowance weekly rate of £151.20 (up from £148.68).
- Paternity pay (SPP) weekly rate of £151.20 (up from £148.68).
- Adoption pay (SAP) weekly rate of £151.20 (up from £148.68).
- Shared parental pay (ShPP) weekly rate of £151.20 (up from £148.68).