Before You Start
This guide focuses on the core setup steps 1&2 to get SSP enabled and ready. For a full understanding of eligibility, complex scenarios, and go-live options, please refer to the comprehensive User Guide: Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) 2026.
1. Enable the SSP Feature
Follow these steps within your administrator settings to activate the functionality:
Navigate: Go to Administrator and search for Payroll Config.
Select Subsidiary: Open the configuration for your UK Subsidiary.
Custom Forms: Scroll down to the Custom Forms section.
Activate: Select UK and check the box to Enable SSP.
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Save: Click Save to apply the changes.
2. Review Pay Component Sub-Types
The system relies on three specific components to track leave and calculate pay. Ensure their settings match the table below:
| Component | Time Entry | Leave Request | ESS/MyPay | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Sick Leave | Enabled | Enabled | Enabled | Input used for leave . |
| Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) | Enabled | Disabled | Disabled | System-generated pay . |
| UK SSP Unpaid Leave | Enabled | Disabled | Disabled | System unpaid tracking . |
3. Critical Note on Historical Data
The system does not include historical SSP data by default. This is a vital consideration because a lack of history can impact:
Average Weekly Earnings (AWE).
The "linking" of related periods of sickness.
Existing sickness records at the time of enablement.
📺 Video Tutorial: Enabling & Configuring SSP
Video Description: This 4-minute walkthrough demonstrates how to navigate to the Payroll Config menu, enable the UK SSP feature for your subsidiary, and audit your Pay Component Sub-Types to ensure correct system behavior.
Next Steps: You must decide on your historical data strategy and create the necessary time entries to ensure linking and review behavior are accurate .