Explanatory note

These Regulations commence sections 10 to 13 of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36) (the “2025 Act”), which relate to statutory sick pay. These Regulations also contain transitional provisions in relation to employees who are unable to work immediately before 6th April 2026 due to illness, and who continue to be unable to work due to illness on or after that date.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sectors is foreseen. An impact assessment was produced for the 2025 Act and is available from the House of Commons and House of Lords Libraries. Copies of the impact assessment on the statutory sick pay measures in the 2025 Act are available from the Department for Work and Pensions at Caxton House, Tothill Street, London, SW1H 9NA, or online: www.gov.uk/guidance/employment-rights-bill-impact-assessments.