Increases to statutory maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and sick pay announced


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Posted on 04 Feb 2019

What changes have been made to maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and sick pay?

The Government has confirmed the annual increase for statutory maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and sick pay.

The statutory sick pay rate will increase to £94.25 on 6 April 2019 (up from £92.05).

The prescribed rate for statutory maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay will increase to £148.68 on 7 April 2019 (up from £145.18).  

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