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United Kingdom Fast Facts
Employee Benefits in the UK
Bonuses and additional payments
In the United Kingdom, there is no statutory requirement for employers to provide bonuses; however, bonuses are commonly used to reward employee performance.
These payments are often stipulated in employment contracts or internal company policies and are disbursed according to the terms outlined therein. Employers are required to adhere to the agreed-upon schedules for these payments to maintain compliance with labor regulations.
Annual leave
Employees in the United Kingdom are entitled to paid vacation leave as soon as they start employment. The statutory entitlement is 5.6 weeks per year for full-time workers, which may include public holidays depending on the employment contract. This leave is fully paid and can be taken throughout the leave year, as agreed between employer and employee.
Additional leave may be offered as part of an employment contract, though it is not required by law. Many employers offer enhanced leave policies to stay competitive and improve retention.
Unused statutory leave may be carried over for up to one year in limited cases, such as long-term sickness. Payment in lieu of unused leave is only permitted upon termination of employment.
Sick leave
Personal and sick leave are governed by the Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) system. Employees earning over £123 GBP per week are entitled to £117 GBP per week for up to 28 weeks. The first three days of sick leave are typically unpaid, known as “waiting days.” Employers may offer enhanced sick pay schemes through employment contracts or collective agreements.
Maternity leave
Employers must provide up to 52 weeks of maternity leave following the birth or adoption of a child, with 39 weeks potentially paid for through Statutory Maternity Pay; employees must satisfy certain eligibility criteria for paid coverage. Employees who have worked for an employer for at least 26 weeks by the 15th week before the expected week of childbirth are eligible for benefits, with written notice provided at least 15 weeks before the due date.
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