New Statutory Family Leave and Sick Pay Rates Coming in 2025

Published 25th November 2024

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The government has announced upcoming increases to statutory family leave rates, including statutory maternity pay. Family leave rates will rise to £187.18 per week, up from the current rate of £184.03 per week. These new rates will apply to employees who meet the qualifying conditions for the respective payments.

Statutory Family Leave Rates

Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) / Statutory Adoption Pay (SAP)

  • First 6 weeks: Paid at 90% of normal weekly earnings.
  • Following 33 weeks: Paid at £187.18 per week (or 90% of normal weekly earnings if this is lower).

Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP)

  • Paid at £187.18 per week (or 90% of normal weekly earnings if this is lower).

Statutory Shared Parental Pay (ShPP)

  • Paid at £187.18 per week (or 90% of normal weekly earnings if this is lower).

Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (SPBP)

  • Paid at £187.18 per week (or 90% of normal weekly earnings if this is lower).

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Increase

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will also increase, rising from £116.75 per week to £118.75 per week.

Effective Date

These changes are scheduled to take effect in April 2025.