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Statutory Maternity Pay and Leave
This week's Knowledge Nugget delves into the topic of Statutory Maternity Pay and Leave. For a small employer this can be a daunting process as there seem to be many calculations and rules to take into account. The blog below will help shed some light on the...
Is payroll really as dull and dreadful as I imagine it to be, or do you enjoy it?
I know it's probably means I'm certifiable, but I adore payroll. I love numbers and the rules that apply to them. During my career I have reconciled bank’s bank accounts, hundreds of thousands of pounds before their systems were automated. I have studied accountancy...
Zero Hours Contracts – The Facts
As a first time employer, you may be looking at whether a zero hours contract would benefit you and your business. This week's Knowledge Nugget outlines how a zero hours contract works for you and your employee, and 'Myth Busts' on many misunderstandings that...
My business is closing. How do I make my employees redundant?
Redundancy is defined as dismissing an employee because you no longer need anyone to do their job. Employees may be entitled to Statutory Redundancy Pay, however to be eligible they must: Be an employee working under a contract of employment Have at least 2 years’...
Why has my employee got an unusual tax code?
An employee may have a non-standard tax code for a number of reasons. Some of the more common are that they have a second job, have another income from a pension or something like rental income. They may have benefits from your job that they need to pay tax on, for...
What is the ‘National Living Wage’?
From 1st April 2016 the Government’s new National Living Wage becomes law. This means that any employee aged 25 and over is entitled to a minimum wage of £7.20 per hour. As an employer it is your responsibility to ensure that you are paying your staff correctly. The...
Struggling with Employee Lateness. What you can do?
Many things can lead to frequent or regular employee lateness, and may not necessarily be the effect of a tardy and disorganised employee. Initially a chat over coffee might be all that’s needed to deal with the issue. There may be a good reason why they’re struggling...
My new employees start mid-month. How do I calculate their pay?
Having employees start mid-month can be ideal if you’re really busy and desperate for help, but it can be a headache to work out how you should go about paying them. If your employee is paid ‘by the hour’ you will have already agreed the pay period, which...
Paying an Employee in Cash. Can I do this?
There is nothing to stop you paying an employee in cash if it works for your business. Many small businesses still handle quite a lot of cash, and it minimises the administration work and keeps banking costs down to reuse the cash in hand for wages. However, a...
My employee has resigned. What do I need to do?
If you have received your employee resignation, there are a number of things you need to consider. Whilst employee resignation can cause a business difficulty, and as an employer can cause personal doubts and in some circumstances soul searching, there are a number of...
What is the ‘National Minimum Wage’?
The National Minimum Wage is the minimum pay per hour almost all workers are entitled to by law. It doesn’t matter how small an employer is, they still have to pay the minimum wage. The minimum wage rate depends on a worker’s age and if they’re an apprentice. Workers...
My employee has another job elsewhere, and is having 20% tax deducted from their pay from me. Is this correct?
In short, yes. If your employee has a job elsewhere, and has completed a HMRC New Starter Checklist ticking box C that says ‘As well as my new job, I have another job or receive a State or Occupational Pension.’ they should be allocated a tax code that deducts 20% for...
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