2026 Payroll Workout - Getting ready for the new tax year and beyond
Each year the UK and devolved governments announce changes to the rules and values for various statutory deductions and change. These changes take effect in April, with the United Kingdom tax year commencing on 6th April.
This live webinar covers the changes for the next tax year and enables payroll and HR professionals to both understand and prepare for these changes.
The course is delivered in separate parts across different dates as webinars. You can attend all of the parts of the workout training for payroll and HR or just the subjects that are relevant to you:
- Part 1 - Preparing for April 2026 - the headlines
- Part 2 - Employment Rights Bill - what is changing and when
- Part 3 - Minimum Pay April 2026 - Keep it legal
- Part 4 - All change Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) April 2026
- Part 5 - Student Loans, new Plan 5 and the Starter Checklist for April 2026
- Part 6 - Reaching the final - ready for April 2026
Goal
By the end of this webinar, you will:
- Understand the payroll changes for the upcoming tax year
- Be aware of how these changes affect employees
Target audience
- Payroll professionals
- HR professionals
- Reward specialists
Approach
This live, one-hour webinar includes a Q&A session, allowing you to interact directly with SD Worx experts and get answers to any specific questions you may have.
Programme
The course is delivered in separate parts across different dates as webinars. You can attend all of the parts of the workout training for payroll and HR or just the subjects that are relevant to you.
Part 1 - Preparing for April 2026 - the headlines
Part 2 - Employment Rights Bill - what is changing and when
Part 3 - Minimum Pay April 2026 - Keep it legal
Part 4 - All change Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) April 2026
Part 5 - Student Loans, new Plan 5 and the Starter Checklist for April 2026
Part 6 - Reaching the final - ready for April 2026
Practical information
Start dates and location(s)
Part 2 - Employment Right Bill. 11 February
- Wednesday, 11 February 2026 10:30 until 11:30Click here to join Teams
Part 3 - Minimum Pay 2026. 5 February
- Thursday, 5 February 2026 11:00 until 11:40Click here to join Teams
Part 3 - Minimum Pay 2026 - 13 February
- Friday, 13 February 2026 10:30 until 11:30Click here to join Teams
Part 4 - All Change Statutory Sick Pay. 9 February
- Monday, 9 February 2026 10:30 until 11:30Click here to join Teams
Part 4 - All change Statutory Sick Pay. 24 February
- Tuesday, 24 February 2026 10:30 until 11:30Click here to join Teams
Part 5 - Student Loans and the Starter Checklist. 27 February
- Friday, 27 February 2026 09:30 until 12:30Click here to join Teams
Part 5 - Student Loans and the Starter Checklist. 12 February
- Thursday, 12 February 2026 10:30 until 11:30Click here to join Teams
Part 6 - Reaching the Final. 4 March
- Wednesday, 4 March 2026 10:30 until 11:30Click here to join Teams
Part 6 - Reaching the final. 12 March
- Thursday, 12 March 2026 09:30 until 12:30Click here to join Teams
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Trainers
Simon Parsons
Director UK Compliance Strategies – major contributor to payroll expertise since 1984. Influential in the development of payroll software, is a key presence on HMRC consultative groups and committees. A fellow of the CIPP and one of the original MSc in Payroll Management, he is a regular author and speaker on reward and payroll. Also Honorary Chair of the BCS (the chartered institute of IT) Payroll Specialist Group and Chair of IreeN, the electronic exchange with government user network.