This update marks our most substantial release to date, featuring over 100 enhancements and 2 brand new features! A big thank you to the continued feedback from our clients, who help us evolve and improve StaffSavvy.

April 2026 Employment Law Changes - Updating StaffSavvy Absence Policies

It’s easy to check if you need to update your policies for 6 April 2026 or if you are already complying with the three new laws.

The Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent in December 2025 and is now the Employment Rights Act 2025. Below, we have highlighted the main changes coming over the next two years.

If you’re attending any of the events, be sure to come and say hi. We’ll be able to answer all your questions and walk you through how the software works.

Most of the 55 new features are requests from clients as we continue to shape and adapt StaffSavvy to best suit the needs of our main sectors. A big thank you to everyone for their suggestions.

Unpaid leave is a valuable tool for employees who need flexibility with working hours. In the UK, employees can request two main types of unpaid leave: Parental Leave and Carer’s Leave.

Security is our number one priority at SmartBlue, creators of StaffSavvy, and we’re proud to announce our recent Cyber Essentials Plus certification.

The UK is set to implement the most significant overhaul of employment law in decades. Big changes are coming regarding shift changes, sick pay, and unfair dismissal claims. For employers, especially those in sectors like tourism, entertainment, and hospitality that rely heavily on casual staff, it's important to understand these changes and prepare accordingly. 

Stay ahead of mandatory pay increases by scheduling them in advance. Changes are coming on April 1st, but you can schedule all the updates now so you don’t have to worry about under or over paying your staff.

In a world where work can sometimes feel like a grind, a splash of humour can transform the mundane into something delightful.

In today's fast-paced world, striking the right balance between work and personal life is more crucial than ever. The Government has recognised this need and outlined a series of comprehensive policies aimed at enhancing work-life balance for employees across the nation. The goal? To ensure that work pays, both financially and in terms of overall quality of life.

A recent enforcement notice from the ICO ordering a community leisure trust to stop using facial recognition technology and fingerprint scanning to monitor workers’ attendance is a clear indication that using biometric data should not be the go-to option for clocking in and clocking out.

Rolled-up holiday pay is when an employer spreads your holiday pay over the year by adding a set amount on top of your hourly rate.

This type of holiday pay is currently only relevant for irregular hours workers and part-year workers.