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3. Paid Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave

As an employer in the United Kingdom, you must offer paid parental leave to your employees in the form of paternity, maternity, and adoption leave.

• Female employees on maternity or adoptive leave can take up to 52 weeks, with 39 weeks paid. 
• Employees can take two weeks of extended leave in cases such as shared parental leave, adoption or surrogacy arrangements, or health complications involving the mother or child.

3. Statutory Sick Pay

In 2025, your employees are entitled to a minimum Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) of £116.75 per week for up to 28 weeks. Sick pay begins on the fourth day of your employee’s absence, meaning SSP covers all days off due to illness after the first three.If your company has its own sick pay scheme, you can offer more than the statutory minimum, but never less. Such schemes, also known as contractual or occupational sick pay, must be clearly outlined in your employee’s contract.

Supplementary employee benefits in the UK

Employers often offer additional, non-statutory benefits - beyond the mandatory ones - to enhance the overall employee benefits package.Here are some valuable supplementary employee benefits in the United Kingdom:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Critical Illness Cover (CIC)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employer-Financed Retirement Benefit Scheme

Offer benefits in the UK to support employee well-being

Whether you're a large enterprise, small business, or startup, offering workplace benefits in the UK is about more than just complying with legislation. Companies often offer employee benefits beyond the statutory minimum - from paid leave and healthcare coverage to perks like remote work stipends.These benefits increase employee engagement, boost retention rates, and help attract top talent. If you’re a UK employer looking to offer your team flexible and affordable retirement and health insurance plans,join Stremax. You can set up, manage, and scale your core benefits effortlessly - all in one delightfully simple platform.