Managing Sick Leave and Family Pay

The National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) is encouraging members to take advantage of a series of free HMRC webinars designed to help employers understand their responsibilities around Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and Statutory Maternity and Paternity Pay.

Understanding statutory pay requirements is an important part of running a professional and compliant pest control business. With many NPTA members operating small and medium-sized companies, having clear guidance on entitlements, payments, and record keeping can help avoid confusion and ensure employees are supported appropriately.

 

Kevin Lawrenson, CEO of the NPTA, commented:

“As an industry made up largely of small and growing businesses, it is important that our members feel confident when managing employee absence or family leave. Understanding statutory payments not only helps ensure compliance, but also supports professionalism and good employment practices across the sector.

These webinars provide clear, practical guidance and give employers the opportunity to ask questions directly, which can be extremely valuable.

 

Statutory Maternity and Paternity Pay Webinar

This live webinar provides employers with practical guidance on managing maternity and paternity pay, helping ensure businesses understand both their responsibilities and available support.

Topics covered include:

• Qualifying conditions for statutory maternity and paternity pay
• How much employees are entitled to receive
• Using HMRC’s online calculator
• How employers can reclaim statutory payments
• Keeping in touch days
• Record keeping requirements

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-and-support-for-employing-people

 

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Webinar

HMRC’s Statutory Sick Pay webinar focuses on helping employers understand how SSP works in practice, including how it interacts with company sick pay schemes and different types of workers.

The session covers:

• Eligibility and qualifying conditions
• How to calculate and pay SSP
• The impact of company sick pay schemes
• Considerations for agency, casual, and part-time employees
• Essential record keeping requirements

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-and-support-for-employing-people

 

Supporting Professional Standards Across the Industry

Providing clarity around employment responsibilities forms part of the wider NPTA commitment to raising standards across the pest control sector. Supporting members with access to trusted guidance helps businesses operate confidently while maintaining fair and professional working environments.

 

Kevin added:

“Access to reliable information is key to supporting both employers and employees. Opportunities like this allow our members to strengthen their understanding while continuing to build professional, well-managed businesses.”