The UK Government have announced the increase basis for Statutory Payment rates along with other benefits and have released the … Continue reading Statutory Payment Rates 2024 increased by 6.7%
Statutory Payment Rates 2024 increased by 6.7%
Category: Employment
Inappropriate use of agency drivers
Traffic Commissioner for the East of England, Richard Turfitt, took action following attempts to circumvent the HM Revenue and Customs … Continue reading Inappropriate use of agency drivers
Right to Work – Illegal Working Penalties Code of Practice
Published Draft Illegal Working Penalties Code of Practice Home Office has published a draft code of practice on illegal working penalties, … Continue reading Right to Work – Illegal Working Penalties Code of Practice
Record wage boost for nearly 3 million workers – April 2024
Biggest ever increase to the National Living Wage, worth over £1,800 a year for a full-time worker… Since 2010 the … Continue reading Record wage boost for nearly 3 million workers – April 2024
Food delivery account sharing concern
Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat urged to end unchecked account sharing to protect the public. Food delivery firms have … Continue reading Food delivery account sharing concern
Rolled Up Holiday Pay choice for Employers
For holiday years starting on or after 1st April 2024, Employers will be permitted to calculate annual leave entitlement as … Continue reading Rolled Up Holiday Pay choice for Employers
TUPE consultation change
The government has responded to the consultation on reforms to retained EU employment law in relation to consultation requirements under … Continue reading TUPE consultation change
Change to Working Time record keeping
The government has responded to the consultation on reforms to retained EU employment law and the consultation on the Working … Continue reading Change to Working Time record keeping
Obsolete and burdensome EU rules to be removed from UK law
Proposed reforms allow businesses additional freedoms while retaining the UK’s world leading workers’ rights Proposals include reducing record keeping requirements … Continue reading Obsolete and burdensome EU rules to be removed from UK law
Holiday consultation – the response
The government has responded to the consultation on reforms to retained EU employment law and the consultation on calculating holiday … Continue reading Holiday consultation – the response
‘End the scourge of insecure work’ – TUC
In a TUC blog and news article by Anjum Klair for the Trades Union Congress (TUC) - BME women far … Continue reading ‘End the scourge of insecure work’ – TUC
Real Living Wage rise – what about the impact on Statutory Maternity Pay
With the real Living Wage and London Living Wage announced 10% rise on the Tuesday 24th October 2023 - real … Continue reading Real Living Wage rise – what about the impact on Statutory Maternity Pay
Universal Credit employment boost for parents
Thousands of parents on Universal Credit will be supported to increase their chances of getting a job or up their … Continue reading Universal Credit employment boost for parents
Not so good at maths – multiply
Multiply is a new government-funded programme to help adults improve their numeracy skills. If you’re aged 19 and over and … Continue reading Not so good at maths – multiply
Real Living Wage increases to £12 in UK and £13.15 in London
10% increase in the real Living Wage as cost of living continues to hit low paid workers the hardest Over 460,000 … Continue reading Real Living Wage increases to £12 in UK and £13.15 in London
Thousands of veteran cards to be rolled out
Thousands more veterans will receive HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards by the end of the year…. to expand the roll-out … Continue reading Thousands of veteran cards to be rolled out
Illegal workers arrested at Central London hotel
11 agency workers were arrested by Immigration Enforcement at the London Marriott Hotel Regents Park The intelligence-led operation uncovered illegal … Continue reading Illegal workers arrested at Central London hotel
HMRC name three more tax avoidance schemes that don’t work
They we have added (25th September 2023) three more names to the published list of tax avoidance schemes Olympus Contracting … Continue reading HMRC name three more tax avoidance schemes that don’t work
Millions to get more power over working hours
Workers right across the country will be given more say over their working patterns thanks to new laws supported by … Continue reading Millions to get more power over working hours
Employment support boost for over 30,000 economically inactive young people
The expansion of the Youth Offer to inactive claimants, for the first time, will begin immediately to help young people … Continue reading Employment support boost for over 30,000 economically inactive young people
National Minimum Wage to be extended to live-in domestic workers
What NMW protection is there for domestic workers Workers who live-in within the family home of their employer and who … Continue reading National Minimum Wage to be extended to live-in domestic workers
Boost to Forestry skills training
Funding has been extended to cover new courses in arboriculture, which cover the care, management and safety of amenity trees. … Continue reading Boost to Forestry skills training
Commuting costs reduced – Bus fares in rural England drop 11% thanks to £2 fare cap
The £2 fare cap has cut travel costs, especially in rural areas, where buses are vital for people to get … Continue reading Commuting costs reduced – Bus fares in rural England drop 11% thanks to £2 fare cap
Pension AE changes on the way – but when?
Private Members’ Bill to help millions save more into their pension and start saving sooner has cleared Parliament and been … Continue reading Pension AE changes on the way – but when?
Future of jobs for Welsh steel secured
The UK Government and Tata Steel agree on joint investment package to secure a sustainable future for steelmaking in Port … Continue reading Future of jobs for Welsh steel secured
Increased VISA fees from 4th October 2023
Increases to immigration and nationality fees …. are set come into effect on 4th October 2023. According to the UK … Continue reading Increased VISA fees from 4th October 2023
Tax Credits are ending
Tax credits are coming to an end, and most people will need to apply for Universal Credit instead. You won’t … Continue reading Tax Credits are ending
Summer and seasonal only staff – Pension obligations
Social media groups have seen some questions by employers and payroll on whether there are pension requirement for temporary summer … Continue reading Summer and seasonal only staff – Pension obligations
HMRC names and warns users of more tax avoidance scheme promoters
HMRC have added new names to their list of Tax Avoidance promoters. Some of these umbrella companies arrangement use an … Continue reading HMRC names and warns users of more tax avoidance scheme promoters
100 UK Employers Commit to Tackle Insecure Work
Living Hours scheme marks 100 sign-ups as inflation continues to soar 100 UK employers have now committed to provide secure … Continue reading 100 UK Employers Commit to Tackle Insecure Work
August 2023 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the August 2023 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to … Continue reading August 2023 Employer Bulletin
Flexibility for who? Variable shift work not so convenient for employees!
Six Million Face Cost of Living Crisis in Insecure Jobs, with Health and Social Care Workers Worst Affected More than … Continue reading Flexibility for who? Variable shift work not so convenient for employees!
2024 NI changes: Investment Zone Employer NICs Relief (IZENR)
As part of the governments introduction of reliefs for investment zones from April 2023, a new recycled list of additional … Continue reading 2024 NI changes: Investment Zone Employer NICs Relief (IZENR)
Tripling of fines for those supporting illegal migrants
Fines are to be more than tripled for employers and landlords who allow illegal migrants to work for them or … Continue reading Tripling of fines for those supporting illegal migrants
Crime leader who recruited illegal workers to clean at Sainsbury’s jailed
Members of a gang which recruited illegal migrants to work as cleaners across a string of Sainsbury’s supermarkets have been … Continue reading Crime leader who recruited illegal workers to clean at Sainsbury’s jailed
Another tax avoidance rogue umbrella warning
HMRC have listed another rogue umbrella promoting tax avoidance schemes which do not work. Named on 27th July 2023, Easyway … Continue reading Another tax avoidance rogue umbrella warning
Assignments of Income Tax stopped
HM Revenue and Customs have stopped assignments of Income tax for refunds being paid permanently to third party refund agents. … Continue reading Assignments of Income Tax stopped
Getting your new employees tax right
HMRC are concerned on the number of new starters who they receive on Full Payment Submissions with incorrect or missing … Continue reading Getting your new employees tax right
Taking on a new employee? Make sure you collect accurate information.
HMRC have been concerned with some of the accuracy of data reported to them for new employees when commencing employment.To … Continue reading Taking on a new employee? Make sure you collect accurate information.
Starting a new job? Make sure your details are accurate
Providing your employer and HMRC with accurate personal information - get the right pay faster When we start a new … Continue reading Starting a new job? Make sure your details are accurate
You May be owed tax refund on your work expenses – find out today
Do you wash your uniform? Do you work from home? Do you pay membership fees or subscriptions for your job? … Continue reading You May be owed tax refund on your work expenses – find out today
Worked Hours reporting change on its way?
Change to data HMRC collects HMRC has indicated that proposed change in law will likely require employers to report more … Continue reading Worked Hours reporting change on its way?
New health in the workplace boost to keep people in work
Plans to boost UK employment through widening access to high-quality health support in the workplace are being unveiled …by the … Continue reading New health in the workplace boost to keep people in work
Jobs “passport” for injured or disabled veterans
New support scheme to help smooth the way for injured or disabled ex-military to return to work. Adjustments Passports provide support … Continue reading Jobs “passport” for injured or disabled veterans
Upcoming HMRC activity to support employers with new starters
The HMRC Software Developer Support Team have shared the following information on a new HMRC campaign to improve the accuracy … Continue reading Upcoming HMRC activity to support employers with new starters
7 in 10 disabled workers earn less than £15 an hour
New TUC analysis reveals disabled workers are much more likely to be low paid than non-disabled workers Disabled women and … Continue reading 7 in 10 disabled workers earn less than £15 an hour
Drive to fill vacancies with prison leavers
Hundreds of prisoners are being encouraged to take jobs in the retail and logistics sector on release to plug skills … Continue reading Drive to fill vacancies with prison leavers
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Mansion House speech
Chancellor of the Exchequer delivers his first Mansion House speech on the evening of Monday 10th July 2023. My Lord … Continue reading Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Mansion House speech
Midlife MOT website
A new online Midlife MOT has been launched to help older workers with financial planning, health guidance, and to assess … Continue reading Midlife MOT website
Boost for logistics sector to increase recruitment
Funding to raise the profile of logistics in schools and colleges will encourage talented young people to pursue a career … Continue reading Boost for logistics sector to increase recruitment
Are you a ‘Living Wage Employer’?
What is the Living Wage? The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the cost of … Continue reading Are you a ‘Living Wage Employer’?
PAYadvice.UK publishes Minimum pay resources
Following the June 2023 publication by the Department of Business and Trade of the 202 shamed UK employers who failed … Continue reading PAYadvice.UK publishes Minimum pay resources
79 of the 202 shamed employers breached minimum pay due to wage deductions
In the shaming list of 202 employers who had failed to pay minimum wage to their employees and workers, 79 … Continue reading 79 of the 202 shamed employers breached minimum pay due to wage deductions
42 of 202 shamed employers breached minimum wage for apprentices!
In the shaming list of 202 employers who had failed to pay minimum wage to their employees and workers, 42 … Continue reading 42 of 202 shamed employers breached minimum wage for apprentices!
Unpaid working time may take pay below the minimum wage
78 of the 202 shamed employers breached minimum pay due to unpaid working time An increasing number of employers are … Continue reading Unpaid working time may take pay below the minimum wage
202 Employers shamed for underpaying minimum wage
202 businesses have been named by DBT for failing to pay the minimum wage to lowest paid workers. These employers … Continue reading 202 Employers shamed for underpaying minimum wage
Over 100 illegal workers arrested
The Home Office deployed over 300 immigration officers on over 150 enforcement visits in one day to crack down on … Continue reading Over 100 illegal workers arrested
Over 30 million on UK payroll
The latest UK labour market figures from the Office for National Statistics show the number of people on company payrolls … Continue reading Over 30 million on UK payroll
Regulating Umbrellas
Following the call for evidence in the umbrella company market with over 400 responses., the government have published the Summary … Continue reading Regulating Umbrellas
Fund launched to transform local skills
Local communities across the country are set to benefit from a share of £165 million to transform skills training in … Continue reading Fund launched to transform local skills
Wins for parents and carers workers rights
Parents and carers to be given new protections at work, covering leave entitlement and redundancy rules New rights derive from … Continue reading Wins for parents and carers workers rights
Help to Save extended to April 2025
Please share this message with your networks, to help raise awareness of the Help to Save scheme with those who … Continue reading Help to Save extended to April 2025
Bank Holidays – What are my rights?
How many bank or public holidays are there? In the calendar year there are usually 8 standard bank or public … Continue reading Bank Holidays – What are my rights?
Don’t miss out on a tax refund for work expenses
Thousands of taxpayers are claiming tax refunds for work-related expenses and HMRC is reminding them that they can claim directly. … Continue reading Don’t miss out on a tax refund for work expenses
Non-compete clauses to be limited
As part of the governments BREXIT reforms and the ‘Smarter Regulation to Grow the Economy’ published 10th May 2023, new … Continue reading Non-compete clauses to be limited
Proposed regulation unveiled to cut red tape and grow the economy
The first package of deregulatory reforms claimed to grow the economy, cut costs for businesses and support consumers was unveiled … Continue reading Proposed regulation unveiled to cut red tape and grow the economy
New tipping law passed
Withholding tips from staff becomes unlawful as the Tipping Bill achieves Royal Assent, with more than 2 million workers to … Continue reading New tipping law passed
Illegal working moped delivery drivers targeted
All employers in the UK have a responsibility to prevent illegal working. Employers can be jailed for 5 years and … Continue reading Illegal working moped delivery drivers targeted
PAYE account misbalance – the dreaded duplicates!
Every month HMRC creates a PAYE charge for all employers and pension providers. A "small number" contact the HMRC employer … Continue reading PAYE account misbalance – the dreaded duplicates!
April 2023 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the April 2023 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to … Continue reading April 2023 Employer Bulletin
Ethnicity pay reporting: guidance for employers
Ethnicity pay reporting is one of the tools employers can use to build transparency and trust among their employees. The … Continue reading Ethnicity pay reporting: guidance for employers
STOP notices served on 6 more avoidance schemes
Under the Promoters of Tax Avoidance Schemes (POTAS) regime, HMRC can publish information about promoters of tax avoidance schemes that … Continue reading STOP notices served on 6 more avoidance schemes
Common causes of minimum pay breach
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), formerly known as BEIS have issued updated information on one of their areas … Continue reading Common causes of minimum pay breach
National Minimum Wage Rise 1st April 2023
For pay periods starting on or after Saturday 1st April 2023, the National Living Wage and Nation Minimum Wage are … Continue reading National Minimum Wage Rise 1st April 2023
New UK law to boost seafarer pay
The new law is designed to protect those working on vessels operating an international service from being paid less than … Continue reading New UK law to boost seafarer pay
Drive to help workers on Universal Credit boost prospects
UniversalCredit claimants in work across Great Britain can now benefit from extra support to help secure promotions and higher wages … Continue reading Drive to help workers on Universal Credit boost prospects
UK Payroll numbers hit new record
HMRC Real Time Information submission have indicated a new record number of people on payroll according to the Office For … Continue reading UK Payroll numbers hit new record
UK and New Zealand expand schemes for young people to work abroad
The Youth Mobility and Working Holiday schemes have been expanded so more young people will be eligible to live and … Continue reading UK and New Zealand expand schemes for young people to work abroad
Operation targeting illegal working in care industry – six arrested
Arrests made by the Home Office during an intelligence-led, pre-dawn immigration operation. Six arrests have been made as part of … Continue reading Operation targeting illegal working in care industry – six arrested
Right to Work update: Employer’s guidance
The Home Office have asked if PAYadvice.UK would share the following information with its readership. 1 March 2023 We are … Continue reading Right to Work update: Employer’s guidance
HMRC revise reporting obligations on pay advances
HM Revenue and Customs has, as part of the February 2023 Employer Bulletin, confirmed a concession on PAYE responsibilities for … Continue reading HMRC revise reporting obligations on pay advances
DWP leads way supporting people aged over 50 at work
The DWP has signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to promote … Continue reading DWP leads way supporting people aged over 50 at work
More women to be supported back into STEM jobs
More women will be helped back into the workplace following the launch of a Government-backed training programme. Women facing work … Continue reading More women to be supported back into STEM jobs
New law gives more say over working hours
Law will combat ‘one-sided flexibility’, where workers are often on standby for work that never comes Friday 3rd February 2023, … Continue reading New law gives more say over working hours
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s speech at Bloomberg
In his speech Friday 27th January 2023, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt set out his vision for long-term prosperity in the UK. … Continue reading Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s speech at Bloomberg
Jobseekers urged to watch out for 7 signs of job scams
DBS is putting jobseekers on alert for the scams that could leave them victims of theft and fraud. Jobseekers are … Continue reading Jobseekers urged to watch out for 7 signs of job scams
Tackling illegal working
The Home Office has ramped up immigration enforcement activity in the month since the Prime Minister’s pledge to boost raids … Continue reading Tackling illegal working
Crack down on ‘fire and rehire’ practices
Plans for a new statutory code will crack down on unscrupulous employers that use controversial dismissal tactics courts to be … Continue reading Crack down on ‘fire and rehire’ practices
Five more tax avoidance schemes named
HMRC names 5 more tax avoidance schemes, as part of their crack-down on tax avoidance promoters. HM Revenue and Customs … Continue reading Five more tax avoidance schemes named
TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER
If you want to get back to work in 2023, there is help. Whether you’re looking to change your career … Continue reading TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER
Hiring toolkit supports care providers with safer recruitment
A first-of-its-kind Better Hiring Toolkit has been launched, providing an essential guide for care sector employers to make informed, safer … Continue reading Hiring toolkit supports care providers with safer recruitment
Plan to build an innovative economy
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plan to build an innovative economy delivering more jobs and higher pay. In the short time … Continue reading Plan to build an innovative economy
Intervention to keep rail fares down
rail fare increases for 2023 to be capped at 5.9% – 6.4 percentage points below July 2022’s RPI biggest ever … Continue reading Intervention to keep rail fares down
More warnings to medical staff about dirty umbrellas
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are advising users of the named schemes promoted by Charteris Management Ltd (CML) to withdraw … Continue reading More warnings to medical staff about dirty umbrellas
Get Around for £2 by bus
New scheme to help passengers save on bus fares launched across over 130 bus operators. millions of people across England … Continue reading Get Around for £2 by bus
SIA leads joint operation to identify illegal working practices and tax fraud
The Security Industry Authority (SIA), HMRC and West Midlands Police recently carried out a joint operation in Birmingham to ensure … Continue reading SIA leads joint operation to identify illegal working practices and tax fraud
£1.97 million awarded to support women in the workplace
Sixteen organisations across England will receive share of £1.97 million from the government to support women experiencing reproductive health issues … Continue reading £1.97 million awarded to support women in the workplace
Getting your tax code right!
PAYE notice of coding, also known as a P2 gives taxpayers an explanation of what their tax code is and … Continue reading Getting your tax code right!
First Freeports launched
The United Kingdom’s first Freeports in Plymouth, Solent, and Teesside are now fully up and running after receiving final government … Continue reading First Freeports launched
Millions to be able to request flexible working on day one of employment
Workers to have a greater say over when, where, and how they work under new government plans to make flexible … Continue reading Millions to be able to request flexible working on day one of employment