LCWRA: Employer Guidance 2025
Employees who develop serious or long-term health conditions may be assessed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as having Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity (LCWRA). Although LCWRA is a Universal Credit classification rather than an employment law concept, employers increasingly encounter staff who are undergoing Work Capability Assessments or who have […]
How to Claim SSP: Employer HR Guide
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) remains the core statutory entitlement for employees who are too unwell to work. Employers and HR teams play a central role in guiding staff through the SSP claim process, ensuring the correct evidence is provided, internal notification rules are followed and payments are administered lawfully through payroll. A compliant SSP process […]
Sick Pay & Universal Credit Guide for Employers
This article explains how Statutory Sick Pay interacts with Universal Credit from an employer’s perspective. It provides HR professionals and business owners with a clear understanding of how SSP affects UC entitlement, what employers must report through payroll and the points where SSP ending can impact an employee’s income. The focus is on compliance, accurate […]
SSP Entitlement Guide for Employers
This article explains how statutory sick pay (SSP) entitlement works in practice for UK employers. It focuses on what HR and business owners need to understand about who qualifies for SSP, how entitlement is triggered and maintained, and where the main compliance risks sit when handling sickness absence and pay. The primary focus is on […]
NHS Sick Pay Guide for Employers
NHS Sick Pay operates differently from the typical contractual sick pay arrangements found in the private sector. Employers working with NHS staff, recruiting from the NHS or engaging workers with previous NHS service must understand how the scheme functions. The rules are set out primarily in the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook, known […]
ESA Benefit: Employer Legal Guide
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is a statutory benefit administered by the Department for Work and Pensions for individuals whose ability to work is limited by illness or disability. Although ESA is not paid by employers, its impact on workforce management, capability processes and discrimination risk makes it an area HR directors must understand. ESA […]
Self-Certification Form UK 2026: How to Complete & When to Use It
In this guide for managers, we explain the rules on when employees can self-certify for sickness absence, the role of self-certification forms and share best practice advice on managing sickness absence at work. Self certification Under the self certification rules, employees can be absent from work due to illness for up to seven […]