People on low incomes who need to self-isolate and are unable to work from home in areas with high incidence … Continue reading New payment for people self-isolating in highest risk areas
New payment for people self-isolating in highest risk areas
Month: August 2020
Why don’t workers report NMW underpayments?
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) have repeatedly stressed the importance of Government action to encourage workers to make complaints about … Continue reading Why don’t workers report NMW underpayments?
Do you have employees working from home?
Dear @PAYadvice, During the past few months, many employers have asked employees to work from home – sometimes providing mobile … Continue reading Do you have employees working from home?
Over 64 million meals claimed for as Eat Out to Help Out enters fourth week
More than 64 million meals have been enjoyed by diners across the country since the launch of the government’s Eat … Continue reading Over 64 million meals claimed for as Eat Out to Help Out enters fourth week
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – helping employers get their data right
The HMRC Communications Team have asked PAYadvice to share the following: It’s important that employers provide all the data we … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – helping employers get their data right
Stay ahead of the changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Dear @PAYadvice, Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from 1 September mean that employers will need to fund 10% of furloughed … Continue reading Stay ahead of the changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Marriage Allowance
S&C by PSP (c)2019 It is thought that millions of qualifying couples are missing out and have not applied for … Continue reading Marriage Allowance
Loan Charge latest
19th August 2020 Dear PAYadvice Please review the updated settlement terms now available online We would like to draw your … Continue reading Loan Charge latest
Is redundancy inevitable? – ACAS information and advice
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Jersey: Temporary 2% employee Social Insurance contributions reduction
In July, it was announced that the Government of Jersey would introduce a £150m fiscal stimulus package to help the … Continue reading Jersey: Temporary 2% employee Social Insurance contributions reduction
Employers with furlough discrepancies being contacted by HMRC
The Job Retention Scheme has assisted 9.6 million jobs with over 1.2 million employers have made furlough grant claims. Whilst … Continue reading Employers with furlough discrepancies being contacted by HMRC
#BREXIT: Continue to live in the UK if you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen
EU, EEA or Swiss citizens will usually need to apply to continue living in the UK after 31 December 2020. … Continue reading #BREXIT: Continue to live in the UK if you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen
Temporary easement
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19) a temporary easement has been introduced for employees who temporarily return to work in the UK … Continue reading Temporary easement
Child Trust Funds – teenagers turning 18?
If you were receiving Child Benefit and your child is turning 18,from this September they may have money in their … Continue reading Child Trust Funds – teenagers turning 18?
Self-isolating after returning to the UK: employment rights
Employers who dismiss an employee because they have had to self-isolate following travel abroad may be liable for unfair dismissal … Continue reading Self-isolating after returning to the UK: employment rights
Eat Out to Help Out scheme
There are just seven days left for diners and dining establishments to use the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme. … Continue reading Eat Out to Help Out scheme
Children returning to school – Tax Free Childcare
With Scottish schools returning last week, and Northern Irish schools re-opening, HMRC are reminding parents they can get up to … Continue reading Children returning to school – Tax Free Childcare
Child Benefit: Over 16 Full-time non-advanced Education
HM Revenue and Customs is urging parents of children aged over 16 who are staying in full-time non-advanced education from … Continue reading Child Benefit: Over 16 Full-time non-advanced Education
How changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on 1 September impact you
Dear PAYadvice, We’re writing to remind you about changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) from 1 September and what this … Continue reading How changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on 1 September impact you
PAYE RTI penalties – continuation of the risk-based approach to charging penalties
HMRC is to continue its risk-based approach to PAYE late filing and late payment penalties for the 2020/21 tax year. … Continue reading PAYE RTI penalties – continuation of the risk-based approach to charging penalties
New help on offer for disabled people working from home during the pandemic
People who are clinically extremely vulnerable can get new applications for grant funding fast-tracked.Funding can now cover taxi fares and … Continue reading New help on offer for disabled people working from home during the pandemic
Improving Student Loans services
A blog by Bernice McNaught, SLC’s Executive Director, Repayments and Counter Fraud Services Improving Student Loans Company service for customers … Continue reading Improving Student Loans services
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SESS) now open
If you're self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19), the scheme allowed … Continue reading Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SESS) now open
2021 Student Loans Repayment Threshold Announcement
The Department for Education (DfE) confirmed 11th August 2020 the annual updates to the Thresholds of Income Contingent Student Loans … Continue reading 2021 Student Loans Repayment Threshold Announcement
Employer Bulletin (August 2020 – issue 85)
HMRC have issued the August 2020 edition of the Employer Bulletin covering: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and what employers need … Continue reading Employer Bulletin (August 2020 – issue 85)
Overtime and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – update
The guidance ‘Calculate how much you can claim using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme’ has been updated with a new … Continue reading Overtime and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – update
Employer guide to results for regulated qualifications: summer 2020 – England
A new guide for employers about qualification results in England this summer is available. Employer guide to results for regulated … Continue reading Employer guide to results for regulated qualifications: summer 2020 – England
Make a will
60% of U.K. adults don’t have a will. The government does provide free advice and information: Your will lets you … Continue reading Make a will
Employer Salary Advance Schemes – FCA view
The Financial Conduct Authority has made a statement ‘the risks and benefits of Employer Salary Advance Schemes (ESAS) and what … Continue reading Employer Salary Advance Schemes – FCA view
Important information about the Job Retention Bonus
Dear PAYadvice.UK We’re writing to let you know that we have published additional information on the Job Retention Bonus, including … Continue reading Important information about the Job Retention Bonus
Claiming tax credits and being flexible-furloughed?
If you claim tax credits and have returned to work after being furloughed but are still temporarily not working your … Continue reading Claiming tax credits and being flexible-furloughed?
Support for working families affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) given an extra boost
Working parents eligible for Tax-Free Childcare or 30 hours free childcare who have temporarily fallen below the minimum income requirement … Continue reading Support for working families affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) given an extra boost
HMRC texting Tax Credit claimants about National Minimum Wage
Working Tax Credit recipients are known to be twice as likely to be underpaid the National Minimum Wage. Failure by … Continue reading HMRC texting Tax Credit claimants about National Minimum Wage
#COVID-19 shielding ends
With the gradual lifting of restrictions, changes introduced on Saturday 1st August 2020 see the official end to shielding requirements. … Continue reading #COVID-19 shielding ends
The future of work can be flexible
There has been a steep rise in the number of employees working flexibly during lockdown, alongside this there has also … Continue reading The future of work can be flexible
£20 million to improve small business leadership and problem-solving skills #coronavirus
Two new leadership programmes to help small business leaders grow in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic have been launched … Continue reading £20 million to improve small business leadership and problem-solving skills #coronavirus
Apprentices get job boost
A new online and telephone support service for apprentices who have lost their jobs during the Covid-19 outbreak has been … Continue reading Apprentices get job boost
Job Retention Bonus
The Job Retention Bonus is a one-off payment to employers of £1,000 for every employee who they previously claimed for … Continue reading Job Retention Bonus