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SSP Reform and Managing Sickness Absence in NI
Thursday, 19 March 2026
09:30 - 13:00 ( 3 hours 30 mins )
Online
Sickness absence law in Northern Ireland is changing. From April 2026, new SSP rules and extended miscarriage rights will reshape how employers manage absence. This half-day online event gives you clear, practical guidance on the legal changes, the risks to watch for, and the steps you need to take now.
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3.5 hours Duration
19th March -
Online Zoom
£295.00 + VAT
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SSP Changes Are Coming: Managing Absence with Confidence 

Sickness absence law in Northern Ireland is changing, and employers need to act now.

From April 2026, new Statutory Sick Pay rules will change how sickness absence is managed day to day. Alongside this, Northern Ireland is leading the way by extending statutory rights to miscarriage, creating real legal and practical risks for employers who are not prepared.

This half-day online event will get you up to speed quickly. We will break down the new legal duties, highlight what makes Northern Ireland different, share a sharp case law update, and give practical guidance on managing sickness absence fairly, confidently and lawfully.

Book now to make sure your organisation is compliant, prepared and ahead of the curve before the law changes.

After attending this event, you will:  

  1. Understand the April 2026 SSP changes and what they mean in practice for managing sickness absence in Northern Ireland workplaces.
  2. Be clear on Northern Ireland’s new miscarriage and parental bereavement rights and how to apply the law sensitively and lawfully.
  3. Be up to date on key recent case law and what it tells us about risk, good decision making and common employer mistakes.

  4. Have practical tools and confidence to manage sickness absence fairly, consistently and defensibly, reducing the risk of disputes and claims.

Who should attend this event:

This event is designed for employers, HR professionals and those with line-management responsibilities.

Why you should attend this event:

  • The law is changing. Get clear, practical insight into SSP reforms due to take effect in April 2026.
  • Northern Ireland is leading the UK on miscarriage and parental bereavement rights. Understand what this means for your policies and managers now.
  • Avoid costly mistakes. Learn from recent case law and see where employers are still getting sickness absence wrong.
  • Cut through the noise. We translate legal change into clear, workable steps you can apply immediately in your workplace.
  • Stay ahead of risk. Leave confident, compliant and ready before these changes land, not scrambling to catch up.
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£295.00 + VAT