The Welfare Benefits Up-rating Order 2014 (SI 2014/147) has now been published, detailing changes that come into force from 6 April 2014.
Employers should be aware that, from 6 April, the following weekly rates will apply:
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Statutory maternity pay, adoption pay, and ordinary and additional paternity pay will increase from £136.78 to £138.18.
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Statutory sick pay will increase from £86.70 to £87.55.