CAMEO+ eventPOLITICAL2026-04-06🇬🇧

UK workers to benefit from improved sick pay and parental leave rules

source: United Kingdom -> target: Workers

On 2026-04-06, the United Kingdom put new employment rights into force, expanding statutory sick pay and introducing day-one paternity and unpaid parental leave rights. The changes were described by Business Secretary Peter Kyle as a major upgrade to workers' rights and were welcomed by the TUC.

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