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Employment Law Facts and Figures – Family Friendly Rates

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What this factsheet covers

Employees are entitled to various family-friendly rights in the workplace. These rates are reviewed annually, typically increasing in April each year.

In this HR Resource, you can download the latest family-friendly rates for 2026-27:

  • Statutory maternity pay (SMP)
  • Statutory paternity pay (SPP)
  • Statutory adoption pay (SAP)
  • Statutory shared parental pay (ShPP)
  • Statutory parental bereavement pay (SPBP)
  • Statutory neonatal care pay (SNCP)
  • Statutory sick pay (per week)


To stay informed about the latest statutory rates, compensation limits, and access an easy-to-use redundancy calculator, visit Employmentbuddy’s HR Facts and Figures.

 

Who this is for

HR & people teams

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Owners & directors

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Line & hiring managers

A plain-English reference for day-to-day decisions, checked by employment lawyers.

How to use it

  1. 1Buy once, or open with membershipDownload instantly as a PDF or an editable Word document, depending on the resource — no waiting, no account needed to buy.
  2. 2Adapt it to your organisationDrop in your own policy names, dates and details — the wording is written to be tailored.
  3. 3Share it with confidenceIssue it to managers or employees knowing it reflects the current position under UK employment law.

Disclaimer
Employmentbuddy is not a substitute for seeking individual legal advice. It is a reference tool for its members. Because of the constantly changing nature of employment law, no warranty can be given as to the accuracy of the general information on this site or its applicability to individual circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What format is the download, and can I edit it?

Depending on the resource, you’ll receive either a print-ready PDF or an editable Microsoft Word version. The Word file is designed to be tailored—add your organisation’s name, policies, and dates before you issue it.

Do I need a membership to buy a single resource?

No. You can buy any single resource as a one-off purchase. Membership simply gives you unlimited access to the full collection plus HR Helpline support.

Is the content kept up to date with UK employment law?

Yes. Our resources are prepared and reviewed by the Clarkslegal employment law team and updated as the law changes.

Can I share it across my team?

Yes. Once purchased, you can use and share the document within your own organisation.

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