The Department of Work and Pensions has published the Proposed benefit and pension rates 2017 to 2018 which sets out the increases to maternity, paternity and parental leave payments and SSP. They are as follows:
- For Statutory Adoption Pay, Statutory Maternity Pay, Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Shared Parental Pay, the weekly earnings threshold will increase from £112.00 113.00 and the Standard Rate will rise from £139.58 to £140.98.
- The Statutory Sick Pay weekly earnings threshold will increase from £112.00 to £113.00 and the Standard Rate will rise from £88.45 to £89.35.
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This provides summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. Where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out all of the facts, the legal arguments presented and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Employment law is subject to constant change either by statute or by interpretation by the courts. While every care has been taken in compiling this information, we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Specialist legal advice must be taken on any legal issues that may arise before embarking upon any formal course of action.
