• We asked how long it would take to implement these changes and the answers varied as it would depend on who and what it affects. If legislation was changed then this would a decent lead time for software developers, then there is the implementation, training, educating etc. • The cost of these changes is varied or not applicable. It may be that some of the respondents may not be involved in the ‘cost implications’ of the business so would be unable to answer and also what the changes will actually be is difficult to say at this stage. • We also asked what the overall cost of sickness management change would be if flexible returns were offered. The majority stated that they offer this service in some form already, others believe it will not affect the cost and only a minority felt it would be expensive.
• From additional comments to the survey, it would seem that the way forward is a total rethink of the SSP system and that the waiting days should be abolished.
CIPP comment We have passed on the full results of our survey to the Department for Work and Pensions, who are leading on these reforms and we shall continue to work with them through to consultation and change, in whatever form that may be. We will most certainly be calling on you again for your expertise and opinions.
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Statutory Payment Calculators 04 Jul 2018
Has anyone encountered any problems when using the Statutory payment calculators on the GOV.UK website?
If you have would you, please email policy@cipp.org.uk with any problems that you encountered?
A member has contacted the advisory service to tell us that when they used the Statutory Maternity pay (SMP) calculator on the GOV UK website it did not appear to be working correctly. When working out the Average weekly earnings (AWE) it appears to be rounding the figure up whilst it clearly states on the website ‘do not round up or down.’
We have raised this as an issue with HMRC but if anyone else has encountered any problems, please let us know so that we can pass your feedback on to HMRC.
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Brand new Statutory Sick Pay online guide 26 July 2018
HMRC has designed a 'new online guide' for employers, that is interactive, easy to use and available when you are. Suitable for new employers and those wanting to refresh their knowledge, the guide covers:
The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals
Payroll: need to know
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