The true cost of statutory leave for temp workers may be greater than you think 125675477192
Published: 8-Apr-25 | By Fair Pay Services
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The true cost of statutory leave for temp workers may be greater than you think
When your temporary workers go on Statutory leave (SSP, SMP, SPP etc.), it might seem like a minor admin task. But in reality, it’s silently draining your margins – particularly if you’re managing it in-house.
Government-mandated payments are only part of the picture. What’s rarely discussed is the true cost of temporary staff going on statutory leave: holiday pay continuing to accrue, employer pension contributions, and compliance admin – much of which isn’t reclaimable.