08 July 2026
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes introduced through the Employment Rights Act 2025 have now been in force since April 2026, and employers are beginning to see the practical impact of the reforms in day-to-day payroll and absence management.
While much of the discussion ahead of implementation focused on the legislation itself, attention is now turning to the operational realities. The real questions often arise when applying the rules to individual circumstances now these have become a part of workplace processes.
To help employers navigate these changes, the CIPP’s Policy Team members Mathew Akrigg and Roxanne Slevin will be joined by representatives from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) for a dedicated SSP webinar on 6 August 2026 at 11am.
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Attendees are encouraged to submit questions in advance so that the session can focus on the topics that matter most to employers and pay professionals.
Questions must be submitted by 4 August, please click the link to submit yours now:
Your questions regarding Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
Please note webinar access is only available to affiliate members and above.
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Next Steps
Whether you're new to payroll or looking to strengthen your understanding of statutory payments following the recent SSP changes, we offer a range of training courses to help build confidence and knowledge.
For those wanting to explore the core principles of SSP the Principles of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) course gives you everything you need. If you want a dedicated focus on sickness payments, the Administering Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) course explores SSP entitlement, calculations and administration in detail. Both sit within our Payroll QuickLearn platform, are on-demand and are only £50 each.
For a broader overview of statutory payments, the Introduction to Statutory Payments training course covers the key principles and administration requirements across the statutory payments landscape, over 2 half days in this online course.
You can find out more and book your place here.
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