Annual leave and absences
Explore our helpful articles on parental leave, sick pay, calculating annual leave for your staff and much, much more.
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Coronavirus: how has holiday entitlement been affected?
How has holiday entitlement been affected by coronavirus and what rights do employers and employees have?
Calculate SSP rates for the 2026/2027 tax year
What is the Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) rate in the UK, and how do you calculate SSP for all of your staff? This guide explains it all.
Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP): UK employer’s guide
Understand UK Statutory Maternity Pay with our comprehensive guide to help growing businesses navigate SMP eligibility, rates, calculations, & HMRC claims.
Gardening Leave UK: Employer Guide 2026/27
Gardening leave lets employers pay staff to stay home during notice. Learn the UK rules, employee rights and how to draft a compliant clause.
Occupational sick pay UK explained: rules and entitlement
Occupational sick pay explained for UK employers. Learn who qualifies, how OSP differs from SSP, what policies should include and how it works in 2026.
Paternity Leave | A Guide For Employers
Read about your responsibilities as an employer when it comes to paternity leave, from statutory pay to shared paternity leave, legislation and beyond.
Maternity Leave In The UK - A Guide For Employers
Maternity leave is a statutory right in the UK for all female employees who are expecting or have had a child. Discover the specifics here.
Holiday pay calculation guide for UK staff | Payfit
Learn how to calculate holiday pay for regular, part-time & irregular workers - updated for 2025/26, including the latest rules on rolled-up holiday pay.
UK annual leave calculator & how to guide 2026 | Payfit
Calculate employee holiday entitlement with our UK annual leave calculator. Updated for 2026, covering rolled-up pay, irregular hours & carry-over rules.
