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title: "How do I create an OSP scheme?"
slug: "how-do-i-create-and-assign-employees-to-osps"
updated: 2026-06-10T11:22:33Z
published: 2026-06-10T11:22:33Z
canonical: "help.cintra.co.uk/how-do-i-create-and-assign-employees-to-osps"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# How do I create an OSP scheme?

Before Occupational Sick Pay (OSP) records can be created for an employee, the employee must first be assigned to a Company Sick Pay Scheme. This is usually done when an employee starts employment. This module covers how to assign employees to Occupational Sick Pay Scheme Membership.

## To create a new OSP

1. Navigate to the **Occupational Sickness Schemes** window. Go to **Cintra iQ**: Payroll > Payroll Setup > Benefit Schemes > Occupational Sick Pay.
2. Click the **New** button. The **New Sick Pay Scheme** dialogue appears.
3. Enter the **Scheme** name.
4. Select the **Addition Heading** for the payment.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** You may have just one adjustment set up to use or you may choose to set up different headings for different schemes.
5. Click the **Next** button. The **Occupational Sickness Scheme** window appears.
6. Enter the scheme's details.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** If you intend to take on any history for sickness records you must ensure that the date the scheme started is before your oldest record. The scheme will not be effective until this date starts.
7. Enter the scheme's **Entitlement**.
8. Enter the scheme's **Full Pay** elements.
9. Assign employees to the **Scheme Membership** .
10. Click the **OK** button.

> [!NOTE]
> For more help on OSPs, see [What are occupational sick pay (OSP) schemes?](/iq/docs/what-are-occupational-sick-pay-osp-schemes)

See also:

- [How do I create occupational sickness pay service length limits?](/iq/docs/how-do-i-create-occupational-sickness-pay-service-length-limits)
- [How do I create full pay factors for OSP](/iq/docs/how-do-i-create-full-pay-factors-for-osp)