One of the most common questions in health and social care is deceptively simple: who pays for statutory and mandatory training? While many workers assume training time is always paid, the reality depends on employment status, contract terms, and national minimum wage rules. In this blog, Dr Richard Dune breaks down the legal and practical responsibilities surrounding statutory and mandatory training costs—covering permanent staff, agency and bank workers, and minimum wage protections. The article explains what employers are required to fund, when training time must be paid, and why clear contracts and compliant training systems are essential. It also explores how platforms like ComplyPlus™ help organisations meet training obligations, evidence compliance, and support workforce competence in line with regulatory expectations and recognised standards such as those set by the CPD Certification Service.