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>Classroom training>Statutory Sick Pay & the 2026 Reforms
Course overview
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) has been part of UK payroll since 1983 and until now, has seen very little change. From 6th April 2026, the Employment Rights Act introduces significant reforms that strengthen employee rights and fundamentally change how SSP must be applied.
This course provides a practical overview of how SSP operates today and what will change from April 2026. We will explain the updated rules in plain terms, highlighting the key differences employers need to understand to remain compliant. We will also explore the impact on your company policies, which must be updated even if you only pay SSP. Finally, the course considers the financial implications for employers.
By the end of this course, you will be better prepared to manage SSP confidently and compliantly under the new rules taking effect in April 2026.
What will you learn?
- Gain a clear understanding of the current and new Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) rules, including eligibility and employer responsibilities
- Discover how to manage transitional arrangements between the old and new SSP rules
- Understand the impact of SSP changes on occupational sick pay (OSP) schemes and how to adapt your policies
- Learn how to correctly offset SSP against OSP to avoid duplication and maintain fairness
- Master the process of setting qualifying days for all employees, including casual and irregular workers
- Explore best practices for recording sickness absence to meet legal requirements and support workforce management
- Understand the role of the Fair Work Agency
Who should attend?
This course will benefit all payroll staff who process the statutory sickness payments and other people in the finance function who need to be aware of the impact that the payments have on the cost to the organisation. It will also benefit HR staff who have a responsibility for ensuring that their organisation is meeting all its obligations to make statutory payments to its employees
Extra benefits
- A course pack containing the information presented on the day
- A certificate of attendance
Course presenters
Jo Marshall
View testimonialsJo has more than 20 years’ experience of working in payroll roles, most recently for a software house with many external clients. She now runs her own payroll services company and delivers consultancy and training on payroll issues for a variety of clients.
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