This Empowering People Group infographic examines the impact of upcoming Employment Rights Act reforms that will make Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) a day-one right from April 2026 and remove the lower earnings threshold for eligibility. The infographic highlights the operational and financial pressures organizations may face as absence rates continue to rise. It presents five strategic actions for employers: future-proofing documentation and policies, using data-driven absence management, maintaining support during absence peaks, upskilling managers, and investing in employee wellbeing resources. Supported by CIPD and ONS statistics, the infographic emphasizes the growing need for proactive absence management strategies, particularly around mental health-related absence, which remains the leadi

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