Right to work checks have been temporarily adjusted due to coronavirus (COVID-19). This is to make it easier for employers... … Continue reading Right to work checks adjusted #COVID19 #coronavirus
Right to work checks adjusted #COVID19 #coronavirus
Month: March 2020
NHS returners being targeted by unscrupulous tax avoidance schemes #COVID19 #coronavirus
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tax-avoidance-promoters-targeting-returning-nhs-workers-spotlight-54 ..’unscrupulous promoters of tax avoidance schemes are targeting workers returning to the National Health Service (NHS) to help respond … Continue reading NHS returners being targeted by unscrupulous tax avoidance schemes #COVID19 #coronavirus
TUC sets out furloughed employee rights #COVID19 #coronavirus
The Trades Union Congress have provided resource confirming the rights for employees and workers who have been furloughed. https://www.tuc.org.uk/what-are-rules-if-youre-temporarily-laid-off The … Continue reading TUC sets out furloughed employee rights #COVID19 #coronavirus
Employer Resources #COVID19 #coronavirus
PAYadvice.UK have created a list of resources for employers to assist during the Coronavirus crisis: payadvice.home.blog/covid19-coronavirus/employer-resources-covid19-coronavirus/
At last! The updated tax calculation specification #Budget2020
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/876522/PAYERout_v18.0.pdf HM Revenue and Customs have published the SPECIFICATION FOR PAYE TAX TABLE ROUTINES version 18.0 and distributed to software … Continue reading At last! The updated tax calculation specification #Budget2020
I’ve been Furloughed – What should my pay be? #COVID19 #coronavirus
If you have been offered furlough and agreed to it, the following is the basis of payments you should receive. … Continue reading I’ve been Furloughed – What should my pay be? #COVID19 #coronavirus
GPA – uniting payroll #COVID19 #coronavirus #Budget2020
https://globalpayrollassociation.com/products/uniting-payroll Friday 27th March saw the ‘three payroll musketeers’ unite payroll with a free virtual symposia UK update. Simon Parsons … Continue reading GPA – uniting payroll #COVID19 #coronavirus #Budget2020
Home working – Broadband limits removed #COVID19 #coronavirus
Government agrees measures with telecoms companies to support vulnerable consumers through COVID-19 The UK’s major internet service and mobile providers, … Continue reading Home working – Broadband limits removed #COVID19 #coronavirus
VAT deferral #COVID19 #coronavirus
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/deferral-of-vat-payments-due-to-coronavirus-covid-19 If you’re a UK VAT registered business and have a VAT payment due between 20 March 2020 and 30 … Continue reading VAT deferral #COVID19 #coronavirus
Rules on carrying over annual leave relaxed #COVID19 #coronavirus
Workers who have not taken all of their statutory annual leave entitlement due to COVID-19 will now be able to … Continue reading Rules on carrying over annual leave relaxed #COVID19 #coronavirus
HELP for employees and workers – #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – does my employer have to lay me off / make me redundant because of #COVID19
Are you at risk of loosing your job or income as a result of #COVID19 #coronavirus? Speak with your employer … Continue reading HELP for employees and workers – #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – does my employer have to lay me off / make me redundant because of #COVID19
Employers can claim for furloughed employees through the #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme #COVID19
HMRC have released (26th March 2020) further information on the operation of the #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for employers who … Continue reading Employers can claim for furloughed employees through the #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme #COVID19
New Income Support Scheme for Self-employed #COVID19 #coronavirus
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme The scheme allows the self employed to claim a taxable grant worth 80% of trading profits up to a … Continue reading New Income Support Scheme for Self-employed #COVID19 #coronavirus
HMRC issue guidance on expenses and benefits related to #Homeworkers #COVID19 #coronavirus
What is the tax position? HMRC have issued further clarification on which expenses are taxable if your employee works from … Continue reading HMRC issue guidance on expenses and benefits related to #Homeworkers #COVID19 #coronavirus
HMRC have change the #COVID19 #coronavirus helpline if you are struggling to pay tax 08000 241222
Coronavirus helpline If you are a business and struggling as a result of COVID-19 to pay over tax and NICs, … Continue reading HMRC have change the #COVID19 #coronavirus helpline if you are struggling to pay tax 08000 241222
Avoid the SCAMS #COVID19 #coronavirus
Scammers are attempting to capture your personal detail to commit fraudulent activity. HMRC are warning about text messages that look … Continue reading Avoid the SCAMS #COVID19 #coronavirus
#COVID19 and National Minimum/Living Wage #coronavirus
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy have confirmed that the ‘Government in clear that employers must continue to … Continue reading #COVID19 and National Minimum/Living Wage #coronavirus
Will we see Statutory Self Employment Pay? #COVID19 #coronavirus
The House of Commons Public Bill committee have proposed an amendment to the emergency Coronavirus Bill. If passed then we … Continue reading Will we see Statutory Self Employment Pay? #COVID19 #coronavirus
Middlesborough FC loose National Minimum Wage Appeal case #NMW
Middlesborough FC Middlesborough FC ran a payroll deduction scheme allowing employees to buy season tickets has lost an appeal and … Continue reading Middlesborough FC loose National Minimum Wage Appeal case #NMW
Enforcement of a Gender Pay Gap suspended #COVID19 #coronavirus
Due to Coronavirus ‘the Government Equalities Office (GEO) and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have today... taken the … Continue reading Enforcement of a Gender Pay Gap suspended #COVID19 #coronavirus
‘You must stay at home’ #COVID19 #coronavirus
Prime minister Boris Johnsonhttps://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pm-address-to-the-nation-on-coronavirus-23-march-2020 The prime minister Boris Johnson has announced further measures to combat coronavirus: - people will be … Continue reading ‘You must stay at home’ #COVID19 #coronavirus
#COVID19 #coronavirus – The Pension Regulator update for employers
The Pension Regulator have issued guidance for employers The pension regulator (TPR) recognises that ‘These are unprecedented, challenging and uncertain … Continue reading #COVID19 #coronavirus – The Pension Regulator update for employers
Need an NHS111 isolation note
https://111.nhs.uk/isolation-note/ PAYadvice.UK 22/3/2020
#COVID19 #coronavirus – Online isolation notes launched – providing proof of coronavirus absence from work
People unable to work for more than seven days because of coronavirus (COVID-19) can obtain an isolation note through a … Continue reading #COVID19 #coronavirus – Online isolation notes launched – providing proof of coronavirus absence from work
KEEP BRITAIN PAID #COVID19 #coronavirus – Guidance for employers – Sick Pay
Guidance for employers https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/guidance-for-employers-and-businesses-on-coronavirus-covid-19#certifying-absence-from-workhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses The government have issued guidance for employers and business. This guidance will assist employers, businesses and … Continue reading KEEP BRITAIN PAID #COVID19 #coronavirus – Guidance for employers – Sick Pay
#coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – KEEP BRITAIN PAID
Rishi Sunak - Chancellor of the Exchequer https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses Support for businesses through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Under the Coronavirus … Continue reading #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – KEEP BRITAIN PAID
#COVID19 #coronavirus Guidance for the Self-employed
Guidance for self-employed https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-guidance-for-employees If you’re self-employed or not eligible for SSP If you are not eligible for SSP – for … Continue reading #COVID19 #coronavirus Guidance for the Self-employed
#COVID19 #coronavirus – Guidance for employees
Help for employees https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-guidance-for-employees Sick pay You can get £94.25 per week Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) if you’re too ill … Continue reading #COVID19 #coronavirus – Guidance for employees
KEEP BRITAIN PAID – Government to meet 80% of earnings of retained workers #COVID19 #coronavirus
The government have announced further temporary measures to help keep Britain paid. ‘STAY AT HOME’ - ‘PROTECT THE NHS’ - … Continue reading KEEP BRITAIN PAID – Government to meet 80% of earnings of retained workers #COVID19 #coronavirus
School closures – KEEP BRITAIN PAID – Payroll professionals are key workers #COVID19 #coronavirus
Payroll = Key worker The Department for Education has confirmed that payroll professionals are classified as key workers within financial … Continue reading School closures – KEEP BRITAIN PAID – Payroll professionals are key workers #COVID19 #coronavirus
Receive free school meals? What happens with the school closures?
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/plans-set-out-to-support-pupils-eligible-for-free-school-meals Children eligible for free school meals will be offered meals or vouchers as an alternative if they can no … Continue reading Receive free school meals? What happens with the school closures?
Homeworkers tax and NI free allowance increase from 6th April 2020
Working from home? Where an employer chooses to pay an allowance for their workers who are working at home under … Continue reading Homeworkers tax and NI free allowance increase from 6th April 2020
National Insurance Holiday for employers of veterans from April 2021
One of the new measures announced in the budget was the introduction for a National Insurance holiday for employers that … Continue reading National Insurance Holiday for employers of veterans from April 2021
#COVID19 #coronavirus information trusted sources
Check your symptoms 111.nhs.uk/Covid-19 Health guidance nhs.uk/coronavirus Travel guidance gov.uk/coronavirustraveladvice PAYadvice.com 18/3/2020
Off-Payroll working measures delayed until April 2021 – #COVID19 #coronavirus
Steve Barclay MP (Parliament tv) 17th March 2020 - Steve Barclay, as part of the budget 2020 debate, announces a … Continue reading Off-Payroll working measures delayed until April 2021 – #COVID19 #coronavirus
#COVID19 SSP (sick pay) reclaims to be standalone process
Absence due to #COVID19 related sickness ‘unfit for work’ expected to be treated as a stand-alone process from other Non … Continue reading #COVID19 SSP (sick pay) reclaims to be standalone process
Scottish tax changes applicable from Monday 11th May 2020
The Scottish government have confirmed that the ‘management of the income tax.. for Scotland ... is the responsibility of HMRC. … Continue reading Scottish tax changes applicable from Monday 11th May 2020
DWP confirm further measures for #COVID19 #coronavirus
In summary: -those advised to self isolate or suffering from Coronavirus are considered unfit for work (ie Sick) effective 13 … Continue reading DWP confirm further measures for #COVID19 #coronavirus
HMRC launch helpline for businesses concerned about paying tax due to #coronavirus #COVID19
PAYadvice.com 13/3/2020
#COVID19 – #coronavirus advised self-isolation now officially sickness – Friday 13th March 2020
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/287/pdfs/uksi_20200287_en.pdf The government have passed emergency legislation via a statutory instrument to amend the Statutory Sick Pay (General) Regulations 1982 … Continue reading #COVID19 – #coronavirus advised self-isolation now officially sickness – Friday 13th March 2020
When will Scottish tax changes go ahead?
So the Westminster budget has happened and the personal allowance for the UK left at £12,500. So no change for … Continue reading When will Scottish tax changes go ahead?
#COVID19 – advice for employers and employees – #coronavirus
Keep up to date on the developing policy, legislation and advice. Primary resources for employers and employees are available from … Continue reading #COVID19 – advice for employers and employees – #coronavirus
Budget 2020 – the payroll highlights!
‘This budget gets it done’ Base rate cut Bank of England cuts base rate to 0.25% #coronavirus #COVID19 SSP measures … Continue reading Budget 2020 – the payroll highlights!
£4,000 Employment Allowance change to be announced in the Budget
The Chancellor of the Exchequer is predicted to announce further changes to the Employment Allowance. A cut in the ‘job … Continue reading £4,000 Employment Allowance change to be announced in the Budget
Emergency Sick Pay measures introduced for those affected by #coronavirus #COVID19
Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced emergency measures to help deal with Coronavirus. NOW - Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) By … Continue reading Emergency Sick Pay measures introduced for those affected by #coronavirus #COVID19
Do you know your holiday pay rights?
Holiday pay rights - It comes with the job According to research by Unpaid Britain, workers are missing out on … Continue reading Do you know your holiday pay rights?