518 Employers who have left workers over £7.4 million out of pocket by failing to pay the National Living and … Continue reading 518 employers named for breaching minimum wage
518 employers named for breaching minimum wage
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Thompsons Lecture: Employment law and the fundamental right to security
The RT Hon Lord Hermer KVC On Thursday 8th May 2025, the Attorney General Lord Hermer KC delivered the Thompson … Continue reading Thompsons Lecture: Employment law and the fundamental right to security
New DBS video explains the online ‘request a Basic DBS check’ service
DBS have created an explainer animation video, about the online 'request a Basic DBS check' function. The Disclosure and Barring … Continue reading New DBS video explains the online ‘request a Basic DBS check’ service
Payrolling of benefits mandation delayed until April 2027
HM Revenue and Customs have announced and confirmed that the planned implementation of mandatory Payrolling that was originally announced as … Continue reading Payrolling of benefits mandation delayed until April 2027
Can I change a Salary Sacrifice to a net deduction?
With the significant increases to National Minimum and National Living Wage, a number of questions are being raised by employers … Continue reading Can I change a Salary Sacrifice to a net deduction?
Operate PAYE on a proportion of a globally mobile employee’s income and changes to Overseas Workday Relief
From 6th April 2025 previous rules for non-domicile status have ended and replaced by a system based on tax residence. … Continue reading Operate PAYE on a proportion of a globally mobile employee’s income and changes to Overseas Workday Relief
Freeport and Investment Zones – report the postcode on FPS
Freeport and Investment Zone special tax sites — employer National Insurance contributions relief guidance update From 6th April 2025, eligible … Continue reading Freeport and Investment Zones – report the postcode on FPS
NI letters B, E, I, T – gender and birth date matching (Married Women’s and Widows reduced rate)
Check if you need to amend your payroll for female employees who pay less National Insurance Married women’s and widows’ … Continue reading NI letters B, E, I, T – gender and birth date matching (Married Women’s and Widows reduced rate)
April 2025 Employer Bulletin
Dear PAYadvice.UK HMRC have issued the April 2025 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to … Continue reading April 2025 Employer Bulletin
Payroll dates – what affects what?
PAYadvice.UK sees a number of social posts and questions around the effective payroll dates when crossing from the 2024/2025 tax … Continue reading Payroll dates – what affects what?
When NET is not what you think!
What should be one of the most simplest terms in use turns out to be one of the most complicated. … Continue reading When NET is not what you think!
Has Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changed?
A number of articles published via a news agencies and news outlets have implied that there were significant changes to … Continue reading Has Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changed?
Am I entitled to pay for Overtime?
On social media groups relating to employment law and others on pay, often there are questions on individual rights to … Continue reading Am I entitled to pay for Overtime?
The National Minimum Wage in 2025 – LPC
On 1st April 2025, minimum wage rates have increased. This short report from the Low Pay Commission looks at the … Continue reading The National Minimum Wage in 2025 – LPC
Employment allowance guides updated for April 2025
The HM Revenue and Customs have updated and issued its guidance on claiming the uplifted £10,500 employment allowance which can … Continue reading Employment allowance guides updated for April 2025
Over 100,000 Baby Loss Certificates issued
More than 100,000 baby loss certificates have now been issued to parents who have lost a pregnancy, allowing them to … Continue reading Over 100,000 Baby Loss Certificates issued
Holidays and Easter 2025
With the Easter Break coming upon us soon, some workers and employees may be wodnering what their rights are to … Continue reading Holidays and Easter 2025
Income boost for millions of pensioners and working people.
Millions of pensioners receive as much as £470 more a year added to their State Pension due to the pensions … Continue reading Income boost for millions of pensioners and working people.
Electric Company Car Tax increases +50%
As the New Tax Year day 6th April 2025 arrives, so does a plethora of changes to taxation. For those … Continue reading Electric Company Car Tax increases +50%
New minimum wage rates for pay periods starting from 1st April 2025
Over 3 million eligible workers are to receive a pay rise of up to £1,400 a year as new National … Continue reading New minimum wage rates for pay periods starting from 1st April 2025
National Insurance Tables published for 2025/2026
With the increase to employers secondary National Insurance to 15% and the lowering of the Secondary Threshold to £5,000 per … Continue reading National Insurance Tables published for 2025/2026
DBS strategy and business plan for 2025 to 2028
The Disclosure and Barring Service has launched its new strategy and business plan, detailing the strategic direction of DBS for … Continue reading DBS strategy and business plan for 2025 to 2028
Self Assessment student loan repayments and payrolled benefits in kind
Payrolled Benefits In Kind (PBIK) From the tax year 2024 to 2025 and onwards, a new box has been added … Continue reading Self Assessment student loan repayments and payrolled benefits in kind
Payroll and the importance of postcodes
UK Postcodes The UK postcode is a combination of between five and seven letters and numbers which define four different … Continue reading Payroll and the importance of postcodes
Loan benefit – rate increases to 3.75%
The Official Rate of Interest (ORI) from 6th April 2025 Where you provide loans to employees that exceed £10,000 during … Continue reading Loan benefit – rate increases to 3.75%
Employment support to unlock work for sick and disabled people
Work will be unlocked for thousands of sick and disabled people through new measures that will bolster the support offered … Continue reading Employment support to unlock work for sick and disabled people
Employment Rights Bill latest
The Government… table amendments to the Employment Rights Bill. The Government have laid amendments to the Employment Rights Bill following … Continue reading Employment Rights Bill latest
Getting more veterans into meaningful jobs
Thousands of veterans and their family members across the UK will have access to enhanced career support thanks to government … Continue reading Getting more veterans into meaningful jobs
Isle of Man – Employment rights changes April 2025
Employment law changes from 1st April 2025 From 1st April 2025, a number of changes to employment rights are introduced: … Continue reading Isle of Man – Employment rights changes April 2025
Apprenticeships contribute £25bn to economy
New research shows apprenticeships contribute £25bn to England’s economy, with reforms announced during National Apprenticeship Week... Apprentices in England will … Continue reading Apprenticeships contribute £25bn to economy
HMRC starts to issue new tax year 2025/2026 guides and documents
HM Revenue and customs have started to issue guides, tables and documents in readiness for the new tax year starting … Continue reading HMRC starts to issue new tax year 2025/2026 guides and documents
Right to Work – guidance updated
The Home Office has issued revised guidance to employers on Right To Work checks (Wednesday 12th February 2025). Who has … Continue reading Right to Work – guidance updated
February 2025 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the February 2025 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, … Continue reading February 2025 Employer Bulletin
Salary sacrifice grocery schemes! Do they work?
Promotion of salary sacrifice grocery schemes With the recent cost of living challenges and measures to improve employee retention, a … Continue reading Salary sacrifice grocery schemes! Do they work?
10,000 more apprentices
Shorter and flexible apprenticeships and new English and maths requirements to boost skills and support employers Up to 10,000 more … Continue reading 10,000 more apprentices
April 2025 payrise boost to pockets of over 3 million workers
Government lays legislation confirming that the new National Living Wage and new National Minimum Wage will take effect from 1st … Continue reading April 2025 payrise boost to pockets of over 3 million workers
7 year director ban for illegal workers
Qiqing He employed three people who were not allowed to work in the UK at his takeaway in Aberdeen The … Continue reading 7 year director ban for illegal workers
Scottish Earnings Arrestment Change 2025
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Schedule 2 of the Debtors Scotland Act 1987 sets out the amount that can be deducted … Continue reading Scottish Earnings Arrestment Change 2025
Statutory payment small employer compensation increase to 8.5%
HM Revenue and Customs have issued a notification to software developers on Tuesday 28th January 2025 of an increase compensation … Continue reading Statutory payment small employer compensation increase to 8.5%
Regulations for Neonatal Care Leave and Pay laid
Monday 20th January 2021, the government has laid regulations to implement Neonatal Care Leave and Pay. Subject to parliamentary approval, … Continue reading Regulations for Neonatal Care Leave and Pay laid
Automatic Enrolment: the Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band Review 2025/2026
The following was announced on Tuesday 21st January 2025: Automatic enrolment (AE) into workplace pensions has transformed workplace pension saving … Continue reading Automatic Enrolment: the Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band Review 2025/2026
Make your views heard on the future of the minimum wage
The minimum wage rate that apply across the whole of the United Kingdom have risen significantly over these past few … Continue reading Make your views heard on the future of the minimum wage
Seafarer rights to be enshrined in law
Mandatory charter boosts security, pay and working conditions for thousands of seafarers. amendments to the Employment Rights Bill paves way … Continue reading Seafarer rights to be enshrined in law
Crack down on illegal working
The government has been intensifying raids to tackle illegal working across England since the summer. Officers have been out in … Continue reading Crack down on illegal working
Over 370,000 underpaid in April 2024
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) published its report into compliance and enforcement of the National Minimum Wage. The LPC estimates … Continue reading Over 370,000 underpaid in April 2024
Welsh Income Tax April 2025
Income tax is partially devolved to Wales, which means that while the Welsh Government is able to vary the three … Continue reading Welsh Income Tax April 2025
December 2024 PAYE payment deadline
Electronic payment deadline falls on a weekend In December 2024 the electronic payment deadline for PAYE to HMRC falls on … Continue reading December 2024 PAYE payment deadline
December 2024 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the December 2024 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, … Continue reading December 2024 Employer Bulletin
Arrests for illegal working rises
New data shows illegal working arrests have increased by 25% A crackdown on rogue businesses hiring people to work illegally … Continue reading Arrests for illegal working rises
How much pay for KIT and SPLIT?
Statutory Parental Pay In the UK there are a number of statutory parental leave rights which include some form of … Continue reading How much pay for KIT and SPLIT?
Rogue employers to be banned from hiring overseas workers
Businesses who commit serious offences will be banned from sponsoring overseas workers to crack down on visa abuse and prevent … Continue reading Rogue employers to be banned from hiring overseas workers
Statutory Payment Rates 2025 increased by 1.7%
The UK Government announced the increase basis for Statutory Payment rates along with other benefits and have released the proposed … Continue reading Statutory Payment Rates 2025 increased by 1.7%
Apprenticeship Levy and Employment Allowance – connected entities
With the increase in employers National Insurance to 15% and the increased Employment Allowance to £10,500 alongside the removal of … Continue reading Apprenticeship Levy and Employment Allowance – connected entities
Winter workers – employer pension duties
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is reminding employers that if they employ short-term staff over the winter period who are not on … Continue reading Winter workers – employer pension duties
GPA – UK payroll – I’m dreaming of an alright Christmas
PAYadvice author Simon Parsons is a contributor to the GPA magazine 04:05 Global Payroll, in this months edition he covers subjects … Continue reading GPA – UK payroll – I’m dreaming of an alright Christmas
“Good work is good for health” – WorkWell
Get Britain Working White Paper brings forward locally-led health, work and skills plans to drive down near record 2.8m people … Continue reading “Good work is good for health” – WorkWell
Veterans employer NI relief extended
As part of the Autumn Budget 2024 announcements, the government has confirmed that it is extending the employer NICs relief … Continue reading Veterans employer NI relief extended
PAYE: employer expenses and benefits exemption application
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have issued a new guide and online form completion for applying for employer expenses and … Continue reading PAYE: employer expenses and benefits exemption application
2025-2026: Van benefit and the car and van fuel charge and other future changes
Company van The Van Benefit Charge applies when an employee is provided with a company van and it is used … Continue reading 2025-2026: Van benefit and the car and van fuel charge and other future changes
Employer pension – common errors
The Pension Regulator has shared information on two updates to the automatic enrolment pages of TPR’s website. These are designed … Continue reading Employer pension – common errors
Tips, gratuities and service charges – Troncs
HMRC have issued an update to guide E24 on 1st November 2024 in relation to the operation of a Tronc … Continue reading Tips, gratuities and service charges – Troncs
Company Car Tax goes up – April 2025
As part of the Autumn Budget 2024 documentation Annex A, the company car tax rates for April 2025 have confirmed … Continue reading Company Car Tax goes up – April 2025
Payrolling of benefits mandated – April 2026
As part of the Autumn Budget 2024 information, the government have confirmed that from April 2026, it will be mandatory … Continue reading Payrolling of benefits mandated – April 2026
Payroll 2025-26: changes to NICs rates and thresholds and to Employment Allowance
The HMRC SDST has issued the following confirmation information to the software developer community on the changes to National Insurance … Continue reading Payroll 2025-26: changes to NICs rates and thresholds and to Employment Allowance
Autumn Budget 2024 – Employer National Insurance costs increase
As part of the Autumn Budget 2024, the government have confirmed that employment costs on employers are increasing from 6th … Continue reading Autumn Budget 2024 – Employer National Insurance costs increase
Fair Work Agency – who, what, why and when
As part of the new Employment Rights bill, the government are progressing with the formation of the FWA (Fair Work … Continue reading Fair Work Agency – who, what, why and when
National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025
(c) PAYadvice Ltd 2024 Low Pay Commission recommendations accepted in full The Government has announced Tuesday 29th October 2024 its … Continue reading National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025
Autumn Budget 2024 – Pay boost for millions with National Minimum Wage increases
Chancellor announces pay rise for over 3 million workers next year, as National Living Wage rises by 6.7%. Chancellor Rachel … Continue reading Autumn Budget 2024 – Pay boost for millions with National Minimum Wage increases
Tax Avoidance promoters – the list keeps growing – now over 120+
The image of the umbrella is significant as many of the named tax avoidance and those issued with official stop … Continue reading Tax Avoidance promoters – the list keeps growing – now over 120+
Statutory Sick Pay consultation
According to the government, business and working people deserve a secure, supportive working environment that will in turn boost growth … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay consultation
Bus fares cap increasing to £3
“The £3 fare cap will keep bus travel affordable”. single bus fares to be capped at £3 until the end … Continue reading Bus fares cap increasing to £3
Help protect workers from getting caught out by tax avoidance
As part of the October 2024 Employer Bulletin, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are asking employers to to assist with … Continue reading Help protect workers from getting caught out by tax avoidance
New protections from sexual harassment come into force
Employers now have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment and create a safe working environment. … Continue reading New protections from sexual harassment come into force
Fresh measures to support victims of Modern slavery
Victims of modern slavery will be better supported in fresh measures unveiled by the government. The government has pledged to … Continue reading Fresh measures to support victims of Modern slavery
Real Living Wage increases to £12.60 in UK and £13.85 in London
Almost half a million people working for more than 15,000 real Living Wage Employers throughout the country are set for … Continue reading Real Living Wage increases to £12.60 in UK and £13.85 in London
Up to £600 cash boost for Britain’s lowest paid to help kickstart the economy
Ten million working people across the country to benefit from an overhaul of workers’ rights as the Government’s landmark Employment … Continue reading Up to £600 cash boost for Britain’s lowest paid to help kickstart the economy
My HMRC account does not balance – PAYE charge queries
As part of the October 2024 Employer Bulletin, the HMRC has provided information for employers where they may have a … Continue reading My HMRC account does not balance – PAYE charge queries
How salary sacrifice affects National Minimum Wage
As part of the October 2024 Employer Bulletin, the HMRC has reminded employers of the impacts that salary sacrifice (salary … Continue reading How salary sacrifice affects National Minimum Wage
Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early?
For the second year running, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day don’t fall on weekends and there are no substitute … Continue reading Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early?
October 2024 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the October 2024 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, … Continue reading October 2024 Employer Bulletin
Minimum pay enforcement results
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) have published the enforcement results of National Minimum Wage (NMW) and the National … Continue reading Minimum pay enforcement results
Evidence now required to claim PAYE (P87) employment expenses
HMRC have introduced new evidence requirements for claimants from 14th October 2024 to reduce the risk of ineligible expense claims. … Continue reading Evidence now required to claim PAYE (P87) employment expenses
Millions to benefit from modernised pensions system
Millions of workers stand to benefit from greater financial security in later life following a consultation launch Government has unveiled … Continue reading Millions to benefit from modernised pensions system
New employer duties to protect workers from sexual harassment
From 26th October 2024 employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers, including by third parties … Continue reading New employer duties to protect workers from sexual harassment
What does the Employment Rights Bill mean for you?
The Employment Rights Bill will ban exploitative zero-hours contracts, end fire and rehire, and introduce basic employment rights from day … Continue reading What does the Employment Rights Bill mean for you?
Employment rights reforms revealed
The Labour government has unveiled the Employment Rights Bill in their effort to help deliver economic security and growth to … Continue reading Employment rights reforms revealed
Apprenticeship overhaul for England – new growth and skills levy
Reforms to apprenticeship in England announced, alongside publication of first Skills England report highlighting nationwide skills gaps The government is … Continue reading Apprenticeship overhaul for England – new growth and skills levy
eVisa transition
Physical immigration document holders urged to take action to access their eVisa now The government is urging all those across … Continue reading eVisa transition
Over 1.1 million employees denied their holiday pay rights
New analysis shows more than a million employees didn’t get any of the paid holiday they were entitled to last … Continue reading Over 1.1 million employees denied their holiday pay rights
Business leaders will be involved in “every step of the way” in Make Work Pay plans
The Deputy Prime Minister and Business Secretary have met with business leaders to discuss the upcoming Employment Bill. In the … Continue reading Business leaders will be involved in “every step of the way” in Make Work Pay plans
Online jobs adverts with below National Living Wage pay!
New TUC research found 46 jobs online on a single day in July 2024 advertising pay below the National Living … Continue reading Online jobs adverts with below National Living Wage pay!
April 2025 RTI changes latest
The HMRC Software Developers Support Team (SDST) have issued an update on the RTI changes for April 2025. The following … Continue reading April 2025 RTI changes latest
Statutory Neonatal Care Pay (SNCP) and Leave – April 2025
HMRC have issued further policy information on the new Statutory Neonatal Care Pay and Leave (SNCP&L, SNCL and SNCP). These … Continue reading Statutory Neonatal Care Pay (SNCP) and Leave – April 2025
August 2024 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the August 2024 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, … Continue reading August 2024 Employer Bulletin
Make Work Pay first steps
British workers are set for better working conditions as the Government takes its first steps towards its Plan to Make … Continue reading Make Work Pay first steps
Legislation updates 2025 for payroll
Originally started in readiness for 2021, PAYadvice.UK are constructing its popular PAYadvice Series Legislation Update 2025 for payroll. We believe … Continue reading Legislation updates 2025 for payroll
Student Loan Plan 1 and 2 threshold increases April 2025
The Department for Education on 13th August 2024 confirmed annual updates to repayment thresholds for undergraduate Income Contingent Student Loans. … Continue reading Student Loan Plan 1 and 2 threshold increases April 2025
Child Maintenance consultation extended
The Government has extended the consultation on the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) to ensure there is suitable time for feedback … Continue reading Child Maintenance consultation extended
Minimum Wage changes
We’re changing the way the Minimum Wage is set so it keeps in line with the cost of living. What … Continue reading Minimum Wage changes
Minimum wage and the Payroll Savings scheme dilemma!
Lees of Scotland are another retailer caught out by the complex National Minimum Wage regulations and their efforts to help … Continue reading Minimum wage and the Payroll Savings scheme dilemma!