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April 2020 proposed increases to statutory maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay announced

The following rates are expected to apply from April 2020:

 

  • The weekly rate of statutory sick pay (SSP) will be £95.85 (up from £94.25).
  • The weekly rate of statutory maternity pay (SMP) and maternity allowance will be £151.20 (up from £148.68).
  • The weekly rate of statutory paternity pay (SPP) will be £151.20 (up from £148.68).
  • The weekly rate of statutory shared parental pay (ShPP) will be £151.20 (up from £148.68).
  • The weekly rate of statutory adoption pay (SAP) will be £151.20 (up from £148.68).

 

The increase normally occurs on the first Sunday in April, which would be 5 April 2020.