Have you ever overlooked the PAYE payment deadline? For many employers, the 22nd of each month is an important date. With so many administrative tasks to manage, it’s easy to miss an important deadline. The good news is that you…
Relief at Source Under a standard pension arrangement without a salary sacrifice scheme, during the paid maternity leave period (which can last up to 39 weeks), the employer is required to continue making pension contributions based on the employee’s usual…
From 6 April 2026, new regulations require businesses to keep detailed holiday pay records for a minimum of 6 years. What does this mean for you? – Ensure all holiday pay calculations are clearly documented – Keep records of hours…
Each year, updates to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage rates require close attention. Although the new 2026 rates take effect from 1 April, applying them correctly in payroll is not always straightforward. The key rule is…
Auto enrolment is a key part of UK workplace pension legislation, requiring employers to automatically enrol eligible employees into a pension scheme. However, there are situations where immediate enrolment may not be practical—or even necessary. That’s where postponement comes in.…
Salary sacrifice is an agreement between an employer and employee where part of an employee’s salary is exchanged for a benefit. Instead of receiving that amount in their monthly pay, the employee gets something of equal value. You might be…
If you’re submitting pension contributions to The People’s Pension, please note that to have them counted in the 2025/26 tax year, contributions and employee data must be submitted by 25th March. Submitting before this deadline ensures the contributions are processed…
From 6 April 2026, employees will be eligible for unpaid parental leave from their first day of employment, removing the previous one-year service requirement. Employees will still need to provide the correct notice before the intended start date of their…
From April 2026, employers will face increased Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) costs as changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025 expand employee eligibility. The ERA 2025 removes the current three-day waiting period, meaning employees will be entitled to SSP…
