Tax Update (January 2009)
Form SSP1 - a reminder
DWP want to remind employers of the rules:
"Form SSP1 has been changed to reflect the introduction of
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) from 27 October 2008. The
new version SSP1 (10/08) is easier to complete, as information
about periods of sickness and the SSP paid are not required for
claims to ESA".
This means that:
- Where SSP has been paid and ends on or after 26 October
2008
- Where there is no entitlement to SSP on or after 27 October
2008 the new version of form SSP1 (10/08) should be completed
However:
- Where SSP has been paid and comes to an end on or before 25
October 2008
- Where there is no entitlement to SSP on or before 26 October
2008 the old version SSP1 (04/07) must be used
This is because employees will still come under the IB regime
which still require information about sickness and paid SSP."