The April 2026 payroll changes are live. Statutory Sick Pay now starts on day one, the earnings limit has gone and a new 80% rate applies. Here is what changed, what it means for your business and a checklist of what to update.

Running payroll is a delicate balance of accuracy, timing, compliance, and trust. Not merely a repetitive admin task. One tiny slip can snowball into overpayments, unhappy employees, HMRC charges, and hours of unnecessary extra work.