Daily HR Tip #12: One Policy You Should Never Overlook – Your Staff Handbook
Under the upcoming reforms, Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will be payable from the very first day of illness—no more waiting three days to qualify.
🔎 What this means for you:
Increased short-term cost exposure
Changes to your absence policy, payroll processing, and staff communication
A need to encourage earlier, honest reporting of illness—especially in high-risk sectors like cleaning and care
More robust sickness policy and clear strategy on absenteeism
✅ What to do now:
Review your sick pay policies and staff handbooks
Adjust payroll systems to enable SSP from day one
Communicate the upcoming change to managers so expectations are managed consistently
💡 Pro tip: A fair sick pay policy builds trust and reduces presenteeism—when staff work while sick, performance and safety suffer.
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