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Free UK HR & Employment Calculators 2026

Holiday entitlement, redundancy pay, sick pay, maternity pay, National Living Wage compliance and more — updated for 2025/26 rates. Free to use, no account needed.

UK HR & Employment Law 2025/26

HR compliance in 2025/26 is shaped by the Employment Rights Act 2024, the National Living Wage increase to £12.21 per hour, and the increase in Employer National Insurance to 15% from April 2025. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 also affects employers who provide accommodation as a benefit. These calculators help HR teams and business owners quickly work out their statutory obligations without specialist software.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the National Living Wage in 2025/26?
From April 2025 the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is £12.21 per hour. The National Minimum Wage for workers aged 18–20 is £10.00 per hour, for under-18s it is £7.55, and for apprentices it is £7.55 per hour.
How much is Statutory Sick Pay in 2025/26?
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is £116.75 per week from April 2025. It is payable from the fourth qualifying day of illness (the first three days are "waiting days"). SSP can be paid for up to 28 weeks. Employees must earn at or above the lower earnings limit (£123/week) to qualify.
Who has to pay the Apprenticeship Levy?
The Apprenticeship Levy applies to UK employers with an annual pay bill over £3 million. The levy is charged at 0.5% of the total pay bill, with a £15,000 annual allowance. Funds paid into the levy can be used to pay for apprenticeship training through the Digital Apprenticeship Service. Employers below the £3m threshold can access co-investment funding (paying 5% of training costs with the government contributing 95%).
What is a P11D and when must it be submitted?
A P11D is the HMRC form used to report benefits in kind provided to employees and directors — such as company cars, private medical insurance, and interest-free loans over £10,000. Employers must submit P11Ds to HMRC by 6 July following the end of the tax year, and Class 1A National Insurance (13.8%) on the taxable benefits must be paid by 19 July (22 July if paying electronically).