Payroll software and employer systems COVID-19 SSP Changes – Live updates

Payroll software and employer systems COVID-19 SSP Changes – Live updates

Payroll software and employer systems COVID-19 SSP Changes – Live updates


Get the latest updates regarding SSP changes relating to payroll software and employment systems here. This page will be updated as and when information is made available to us.

 

The pre-budget government announcement in response to the COVID-19 virus outbreak, that SSP will be made available from day 1 of sickness for employees, unsurprisingly raised questions on how this would be implemented and delivered on the ground for both payroll and or employment software providers and their customers.


11/03/2020 16:08
With today’s (11/03/20) budget announcement, the government delivered the news regarding a SSP rebate for employers. This was followed up with an update and clarification to all HMRC recognised Payroll Software providers stipulating that “We recognise that existing systems are not designed to facilitate such employer refunds for SSP. The government will work with stakeholders over the coming months to set up a repayment mechanism as soon as possible”.

 

Please come back to this page for live updates. 


24/03/2020 14:00

Flexipay version 2.52.3.0 now supports the new C code for the SSP diary which disables the waiting period for COVID-19 absences. You can read more here.

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