Every April it’s time for employers to press ‘Go’ on this tax year’s employment law changes, including increases to wages, statutory pay and others. Here’s a quick guide for organisations of all sizes.
PAY ESSENTIALS
From 1 April 2023, there are National Minimum wage rises for all age groups:
Age Rate per hour
Apprentice £5.28
16-17 £5.28
18-20 £7.49
21-22 £10.18
23+ (National Living Wage) £10.42
FAMILY-FRIENDLY WORKING
From 2 April 2023, the weekly rates for statutory maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave all increase, as below. There are no changes to the rules for qualifying service for each type of pay, or for duration of pay and leave.
MATERNITY PAY
Duration
First six weeks
Remaining 33 weeks
Rate per week
90% of average
weekly earnings
£172.48*
*Or 90% of average weekly earnings,
whichever is less
More changes to come
A number of other proposals and changes to employment law are currently under consideration in the UK Parliament, or its committees, covering issues from menopause to strikes.
Our Prism services for businesses can help you stay up to date with these and other employment law issues.
