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title: "Calculating statutory paternity payments"
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description: "Run the payroll calculation in Cintra iQ to work out Statutory Paternity Pay once the paternity calendar event and SPP claim are in place."
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# Calculating statutory paternity payments

**Cintra iQ** has the functionality to process **Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP)** which is managed in the first instance via the calendar in the same way as all absence. Then the form is used to enter the other information needed to calculate correctly.

The rules for calculating statutory paternity pay are either by weeks or calendar days to the end of the pay period. This is set in the payroll setup as is whether **SPP** is offset.

Once the **Paternity Calendar Event** is created, and the **Statutory Paternity Pay Claim** is updated, you can calculate the **SPP**.

## To calculate the Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP)

1. Click the **Calculate** icon on the toolbar. The **Payroll Calculation** window appears.
2. Select either the desired **Individual** or **Payroll**.
3. Click the **Calculate** button. A message appears if the calculation has produced exceptions.
4. Continue accordingly. The calculation appears on the **SPP Claim** and the employee's payslip.