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From: "Angela Carter" <angela.carter@worknest.com>
To: <coventry@expressmusic.co.uk>
Subject: Reminder: Employment rates change this April | Guide for employers
Date: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:08:03 -0600
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Hi Phillip, 

With so much change happening under the Employment Rights Act (ERA), it can be easy for employers to miss another key update: the new statutory rates and limits coming in this April.

These figures are set by the government annually and apply automatically, meaning employers need to ensure their pay, policies, and processes are updated in line with the latest requirements to remain compliant and avoid penalties.

To save you scouring the internet, our experts have created a handy Employment Facts &amp; Figures Reference Guide: https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/27-pdf--v-fandfguide26-microem/dkvs9l/2066697983/h/Ho24z4vCDYbNCQSRgLY94mhXu4IcAd4zKqsmu7EPex8, that brings together all the key information you need for the 2026/27 period. It covers:

- National Minimum Wage / Living Wage

- Statutory sick pay

- Family-friendly pay and leave (maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal, etc.)

- Statutory redundancy pay

- Employment Tribunal compensation limits and Vento bands

Download the guide here: https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/27-pdf--v-fandfguide26-microem/dkvs9l/2066697983/h/Ho24z4vCDYbNCQSRgLY94mhXu4IcAd4zKqsmu7EPex8

Keep this one handy when making pay, people, and budgeting decisions.

Running a small business leaves little time to track every employment law update – and missing a change can be costly. Between rate changes and a wave of ERA reforms, staying compliant has never been more challenging. That’s where WorkNest comes in.

Our fixed-fee HR and Employment Law services give you access to named experts who understand the realities of running a small business. We can help with everyday employee issues, guide you through changes confidently, and step in when more complex situations arise, without the worry of unexpected legal costs.

If you’d like to discuss how we can support your business, request a callback here: https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/act-us--v-fandfguide26-microem/dkvs9p/2066697983/h/Ho24z4vCDYbNCQSRgLY94mhXu4IcAd4zKqsmu7EPex8, or simply reply with “I need support” and one of our team will be in touch.

Looking for a clear summary of the ERA? You can also download our free guide, which summarises the key employment law changes for small business owners and outlines when they’re expected to take effect. Download the guide here: https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/26-pdf--v-fandfguide26-microem/dkvs9s/2066697983/h/Ho24z4vCDYbNCQSRgLY94mhXu4IcAd4zKqsmu7EPex8

Best wishes,

Angela Carter

Director of Legal Services

WorkNest: https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/-v-fanfguide26-microem/dkvs9w/2066697983/h/Ho24z4vCDYbNCQSRgLY94mhXu4IcAd4zKqsmu7EPex8

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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="line-height:115%">Hi Phillip, </span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="line-height:115%">With so much change happening under the Employment Rights Act (ERA), it can be easy for employers to miss another key update: the <b>new statutory rates and limits</b> coming in this April.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="line-height:115%">These figures are set by the government annually and apply automatically, meaning employers need to ensure their pay, policies, and processes are updated in line with the latest requirements to remain compliant and avoid penalties.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="line-height:115%">To save you scouring the internet, our experts have created a handy <a href="https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/27-pdf--v-fandfguide26-microem/dkvs9l/2066697983/h/Ho24z4vCDYbNCQSRgLY94mhXu4IcAd4zKqsmu7EPex8" style="color:#7a5cf0;"><b>Employment Facts &amp; Figures Reference Guide</b></a> that brings together all the key information you need for the 2026/27 period. It covers:</span></span></span></p>

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	<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">National Minimum Wage / Living Wage</span></span></li>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Statutory sick pay</span></span></li>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Family-friendly pay and leave (maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal, etc.)</span></span></li>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Statutory redundancy pay</span></span></li>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Employment Tribunal compensation limits and Vento bands</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong><span style="line-height:115%"><em>Keep this one handy when making pay, people, and budgeting decisions.</em></span></strong></span></span>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="line-height:115%">Running a small business leaves little time to track every employment law update – and missing a change can be costly. Between rate changes and a wave of ERA reforms, staying compliant has never been more challenging. That’s where WorkNest comes in.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="line-height:115%">Our<strong> fixed-fee HR and Employment Law services</strong> give you access to named experts who understand the realities of running a small business. We can help with everyday employee issues, guide you through changes confidently, and step in when more complex situations arise, without the worry of unexpected legal costs.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="line-height:115%">If you’d like to discuss how we can support your business, <a href="https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/act-us--v-fandfguide26-microem/dkvs9p/2066697983/h/Ho24z4vCDYbNCQSRgLY94mhXu4IcAd4zKqsmu7EPex8" style="color:#7a5cf0;"><b><u>request a callback here</u></b></a>, or <b>simply reply with “I need support”</b> and one of our team will be in touch.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="line-height:115%"><b>Looking for a clear summary of the ERA?</b> You can also download our free guide, which summarises the key employment law changes for small business owners and outlines when they’re expected to take effect.&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://wn.worknest.com/e/398692/26-pdf--v-fandfguide26-microem/dkvs9s/2066697983/h/Ho24z4vCDYbNCQSRgLY94mhXu4IcAd4zKqsmu7EPex8" style="color:#7a5cf0;">Download the guide here.</a></strong></span></span></span></p>
<span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="line-height:115%">Best wishes,<br>
Angela Carter<br>
Director of Legal Services<br>
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