Administering Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)

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Strengthen your practical understanding of Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) with this hands-on course tailored for payroll professionals.

You’ll explore the key dates that affect SMP entitlement, how to calculate the correct rate of pay across the Maternity Pay Period, and how to manage payments in real-world scenarios. The course also covers how maternity leave impacts non-cash benefits and what employers must do to remain compliant.

Enrol now to gain the skills and confidence to administer SMP accurately and support your organisation’s payroll obligations.

Pathway: Essentials of Statutory Pay

Level: Basic

On completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Explain how an employee’s maternity leave affects their pay
  • Calculate the rates of pay due for SMP
  • Administer payment of SMP due

Courses are delivered using the IPPE Online Learning Portal. Once registered for the course, you will be introduced to the topics covered throughout the hour and the course learning outcomes. Learning is achieved via a step-by-step process throughout the module, with a short test at the end of each topic, ensuring you have a full understanding of the course.

The e-learning course guides you through:

  • Key dates and taking leave
  • Calculating the rate of pay
  • Paying Statutory Maternity Pay
  • Non-cash benefits 

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* maximum of 10 of this type per CPD year

One hour
Price: £50.00

 Excluding VAT

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