New Release | Payroll UK: New Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Rules | 26 Feb 2026

What’s New?

• New Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Rules
  The platform has been updated to reflect the 2026/2027 Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes. While the deployment occurred on 26th February 2026, these updates only affect absences with a start date on or after 6 April 2026. Key changes include the removal of SSP waiting days, entitlement for employees previously below the Lower Earnings Limit and calculation of SSP at 80% of average weekly earnings (or the statutory flat rate, whichever is lower). Employers should review absences spanning the tax year boundary and consider Company Sick Pay configuration updates where applicable.
  • Important: Find out more here - WFM UK | Payroll UK: Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) New Rules Effective 6th April 2026

Release date: 26th February 2026