As part of the spring statement initiatives, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced an increase to the Employment Allowance from … Continue reading Employment allowance increased to £5,000
Employment allowance increased to £5,000
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Payroll surprise in spring statement
As part of the Spring Statement 2022 given on Wednesday 23rd March 2022, the government announced a change to National … Continue reading Payroll surprise in spring statement
April 2022 – New Tax Year resources
PAYadvice endeavours to keep you as up to date as possible with the latest and developing changes impacting payroll and … Continue reading April 2022 – New Tax Year resources
Updates to Employer Right To Work guidance for April 2022
The Home Office have issued an updated draft version of Employer's Guide to Right to Work Checks' to reflect changes … Continue reading Updates to Employer Right To Work guidance for April 2022
Violence and harassment at work treaty
Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey deposits treaty tackling workplace violence, completing the ratification process for the UK. The UK … Continue reading Violence and harassment at work treaty
Pay transparency pilot to break down barriers for women
Minister for Women, Baroness Stedman-Scott, launches initiatives to level up employment opportunities for womenParticipating employers will run pilots aimed at … Continue reading Pay transparency pilot to break down barriers for women
Intrusive worker surveillance “spiralling out of control”
Latest TUC polling by Britain Thinks reveals majority of workers say they have experienced surveillance in the past year Overwhelming … Continue reading Intrusive worker surveillance “spiralling out of control”
Health and Social Care – National Insurance contribution uplift
HMRC have issued the following communication to UK employers to assist informing employees of the reason for the increase in … Continue reading Health and Social Care – National Insurance contribution uplift
Right to Work Scheme COVID-19 Adjusted Checks Update
The adjustments to right to work checks, which were made due to COVID-19, will now continue until 30th September 2022. … Continue reading Right to Work Scheme COVID-19 Adjusted Checks Update
Don’t forget to declare coronavirus support payments on Company Tax Returns
Dear PAYadvice.UK, We want to make sure you have the latest information to help your clients to complete their Company … Continue reading Don’t forget to declare coronavirus support payments on Company Tax Returns
Closure of COVID Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
COVID related sick leave HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have confirmed that the special arrangements for COVID related absence ends … Continue reading Closure of COVID Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
Plan for living with COVID
Prime Minister confirms next steps for living with Covid-19Vaccines will remain first line of defence against the virus with further … Continue reading Plan for living with COVID
National Minimum Wage increase impact on Historic Statutory Maternity Pay
The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates increase for pay periods commencing 1st April 2022. HMRC, as part … Continue reading National Minimum Wage increase impact on Historic Statutory Maternity Pay
February 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
HMRC publishes their Employer Bulletin online 6 times a year, providing employers and agents with the latest information on topics … Continue reading February 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay and Leave in Northern Ireland
Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay in Northern Ireland ― new employment right coming into force ― 6th April 2022 Who … Continue reading Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay and Leave in Northern Ireland
Pension AE threshold for 2022/2023 frozen
The government have confirmed that the Pension Auto Enrolment thresholds have all been frozen at the April 2021 levels. For … Continue reading Pension AE threshold for 2022/2023 frozen
HMRC late payment interest rates to be revised
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee voted on 2nd February 2022 to increase the Bank of England base rate … Continue reading HMRC late payment interest rates to be revised
National Apprenticeship Week 2022: Building the future with apprenticeships
The ‘Build the Future’ theme returns for its second year, with over 1,200 events taking place across England to showcase the … Continue reading National Apprenticeship Week 2022: Building the future with apprenticeships
HMRC issue new guidance to operate from 6th April 2022
By PSP (c)2019 HM Revenue and Customs has updated guidance and instructions in preparation to be operated from 6th April … Continue reading HMRC issue new guidance to operate from 6th April 2022
Removing vaccination as a condition of deployment for health and social care staff
Vaccination as a condition of deployment revisited as Omicron replaces Delta as dominant variantLegal requirement for health and social care … Continue reading Removing vaccination as a condition of deployment for health and social care staff
Sick pay self-certification returns to 7 days coverage
End to temporary changes to the self-certification period for sickness absence In December 2021, the government made regulations to extend … Continue reading Sick pay self-certification returns to 7 days coverage
COVID-19: England returns to plan A
All measures under Plan B have been lifted meaning face coverings are no longer mandatory in indoor venuesCOVID Passes are … Continue reading COVID-19: England returns to plan A
Scottish changes to working from home
Hybrid working to resume in Scotland from 31st January 2022. The Scottish government has confirmed that businesses can prepare to … Continue reading Scottish changes to working from home
Returning to offices
Cabinet Office Minister calls for Government departments to accelerate the return to office based working to boost staff collaboration and … Continue reading Returning to offices
England to return to Plan A
People will no longer be advised to work from home, face coverings will no longer be mandatory in indoor venues, … Continue reading England to return to Plan A
New digital identity checking for employers to tackle immigration abuse
Employers, Landlords and letting agents will be able to use certified new technology to digitally carry out vital right to … Continue reading New digital identity checking for employers to tackle immigration abuse
Statutory Sick Pay Rebate (SSPR) service opens
HM Revenue and Customs have written to employers and agents to let them know that the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay Rebate (SSPR) service opens
From Monday 17th January, self-isolation ends after 5 full days
People self-isolating with COVID-19 will have the option to reduce their isolation period after 5 full days if they test … Continue reading From Monday 17th January, self-isolation ends after 5 full days
HMRC gives Self Assessment taxpayers more time to ease COVID-19 pressures
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is waiving late filing and late payment penalties for Self Assessment taxpayers for one month … Continue reading HMRC gives Self Assessment taxpayers more time to ease COVID-19 pressures
Blooms – How an employer can employ someone from outside of the UK
The following case study is issued by UK Visas and Immigration as example of how an employer can employ someone … Continue reading Blooms – How an employer can employ someone from outside of the UK
New critical workforce testing measures
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has acknowledged the disruption to the workforce caused by the spread of Omicron and set … Continue reading New critical workforce testing measures
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – saving UK employment
Source: HMRC, Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme statistics The House of Commons library has published the statistical report for the Coronavirus … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – saving UK employment
Support to help more disabled people into work
New package of support to help thousands of disabled people into work as Government builds back fairer.15 Jobcentre Plus sites … Continue reading Support to help more disabled people into work
Industry given certainty around seasonal workers but told to focus on domestic workforce
Seasonal Worker visa route extended until end of 2024, to allow foreign workers to come to the UK for up … Continue reading Industry given certainty around seasonal workers but told to focus on domestic workforce
Health and Care Visa scheme expanded
Care workers, care assistants and home care workers to become eligible for Health and Care Visa for 12 month period … Continue reading Health and Care Visa scheme expanded
£1 billion support for businesses impacted by Omicron
Businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England will be eligible for one-off grants of up to £6,000 per … Continue reading £1 billion support for businesses impacted by Omicron
Statutory Sick Pay rebate scheme (SSPRS) reopens
Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has announced support for businesses who have been impacted by the Omicron variant with the reopening of … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay rebate scheme (SSPRS) reopens
Temporary changes to the self-certification period for sickness absence
HMRC have issued the following and asked that we share: On 12th December, the Prime Minister launched the Omicron Emergency … Continue reading Temporary changes to the self-certification period for sickness absence
Employee Sickness self-certification extended to 28 days
The DWP and HMRC have applied a statutory instrument which comes into force on Friday 17th December 2021 which extends … Continue reading Employee Sickness self-certification extended to 28 days
Consultation: disability workforce reporting
The Minister for Disabled People launches a consultation on disability workforce reporting as part of the National Disability Strategy Consultation … Continue reading Consultation: disability workforce reporting
HMRC December 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the December 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC December 2021 Employer Bulletin
Why are employers breaking minimum wage law? ‘don’t be a Scrooge – pay your staff properly’
Government has named and shamed another 208 businesses which failed to pay the minimum wage to 12,000 of the lowest … Continue reading Why are employers breaking minimum wage law? ‘don’t be a Scrooge – pay your staff properly’
More help to train and test new HGV drivers
First intensive short courses in HGV driving under way to help tackle skills shortages and support 11,000 people launching new … Continue reading More help to train and test new HGV drivers
‘Passport’ to help disabled graduates get in to employment
Hundreds of disabled university students are set to benefit from a new ‘passport’ scheme that will support them as they … Continue reading ‘Passport’ to help disabled graduates get in to employment
Call for Evidence: umbrella company market
The government has published a call for evidence on the umbrella company market. Umbrellas - what are they? Umbrella companies … Continue reading Call for Evidence: umbrella company market
April 2022 Statutory payments changes confirmed
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Software Developers Support Team (SDST) have issued the confirmed statutory payment rates applicable from April … Continue reading April 2022 Statutory payments changes confirmed
Check on illegal working practices in the security industry
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) and HMRC have carried out joint operations in London, Bradford and Glasgow last week to … Continue reading Check on illegal working practices in the security industry
Employers urged to help un-pause the careers of women in menopause
Menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the workforce, and this Older Workers Week (22nd – 28th November), Minister … Continue reading Employers urged to help un-pause the careers of women in menopause
National Apprenticeship Week theme ‘Build the Future’ announced for 2022
The theme of “Build the Future” continues for its second National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), which will take place between 7th … Continue reading National Apprenticeship Week theme ‘Build the Future’ announced for 2022
Workplace bullying
ACAS remind business that they should take steps to prevent workplace bullying. Employers and managers should do everything possible to … Continue reading Workplace bullying
Margaret Beels appointed as Director of Labour Market Enforcement
“The new appointment will bolster government’s continued efforts to protect and enhance workers’ rights while stamping out workplace exploitation” Margaret … Continue reading Margaret Beels appointed as Director of Labour Market Enforcement
Child Care Vouchers – 2022/2023 Basic Earnings Assessment Calculator
Employer who provide childcare vouchers to employees are required to undertake an annual Basic Earnings Assessment (BEA) prior to the … Continue reading Child Care Vouchers – 2022/2023 Basic Earnings Assessment Calculator
Health and Social Care payslip message issued
On 7th September 2021, the government announced a new 1.25% Health and Social Care Levy to fund investment in the … Continue reading Health and Social Care payslip message issued
Over 100,000 young careers boosted by Kickstart
Launched as part of the government’s Plan for Jobs, Kickstart has helped young people in all corners of the country … Continue reading Over 100,000 young careers boosted by Kickstart
Millions paid below the real Living Wage
4.8 MILLION JOBS IN THE UK PAY BELOW THE REAL LIVING WAGE 1 in 6 (17.1%) of UK jobs pay below the real … Continue reading Millions paid below the real Living Wage
REAL LIVING WAGE INCREASES TO £9.90 IN UK AND £11.05 IN LONDON AS COST OF LIVING RISES.
Over 300,000 Living Wage workers are set for a pay boost More than £1.6 billion in extra wages has gone … Continue reading REAL LIVING WAGE INCREASES TO £9.90 IN UK AND £11.05 IN LONDON AS COST OF LIVING RISES.
Employers – are you Disability Confident
The Disability Confident scheme supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring in the workplace. … Continue reading Employers – are you Disability Confident
Legislation update 2022 for payroll
Following the successful Legislation update 2021 for payroll by PAYadvice.UK with 19,500 hits and downloads since its launch at the … Continue reading Legislation update 2022 for payroll
Furlough numbers for September at record low
The number of people on furlough fell to a record low during its September 2021 last month of operation. Figures … Continue reading Furlough numbers for September at record low
Welsh Government Attachment of Earnings Orders consultation
The Welsh Government is seeking views on the proposal to amend earnings thresholds for Attachment of Earnings Orders (AEO) issued … Continue reading Welsh Government Attachment of Earnings Orders consultation
Scottish Earnings Arrestment changes April 2022
Proposed changes to Scottish Earnings Arrestment tables for April 2022 have been published. Accountant in Bankruptcy (Scotland’s Insolvency Service) is … Continue reading Scottish Earnings Arrestment changes April 2022
Powers to make temporary modifications to employment taxation
According to HM Treasury, COVID-19 has highlighted the limited scope to make changes to the current benefits in kind and … Continue reading Powers to make temporary modifications to employment taxation
Van benefit charge and fuel benefit charges for cars and vans from 6 April 2022
As part of the Autumn Budget 2021, the following has been announced: Who is affected? Employers and employees: where employers … Continue reading Van benefit charge and fuel benefit charges for cars and vans from 6 April 2022
Large minimum wage increase to boost low-paid workers’ incomes
Minimum wage rates from April 2022 have now been confirmed Following a period of speculation, media briefings and the Autumn … Continue reading Large minimum wage increase to boost low-paid workers’ incomes
Payroll-deducted saving schemes
True Financial wellbeing in the workplace “Financial wellbeing is about feeling secure and in control of your money. It is … Continue reading Payroll-deducted saving schemes
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increases April 2022
On the 21st October 2021, the UK government indicated approval of the Low Pay Commission recommendation for the uplifting of … Continue reading National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increases April 2022
Nine in 10 disabled workers want to continue working from home after pandemic
Nine in 10 disabled workers surveyed (90 per cent) who worked from home during the pandemic want to continue doing … Continue reading Nine in 10 disabled workers want to continue working from home after pandemic
Give ex-offenders a second chance
new poll shows support for businesses which recruit prison leaversover 90 percent of businesses highlight the reliability of such staff … Continue reading Give ex-offenders a second chance
Action – final Job Retention Scheme claims
HMRC are contacting employers with the latest information about the closure of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). The Coronavirus … Continue reading Action – final Job Retention Scheme claims
Thousands set to benefit from new technical skills
Thousands of working adults will be offered free courses to rapidly upskill in STEM sectors including engineering, digital and construction … Continue reading Thousands set to benefit from new technical skills
Start preparing now for Payrolling benefits 2022/2023
HMRC is encouraging employers to consider payrolling the expenses and benefits they pay to staff. The advantages of payrolling expenses … Continue reading Start preparing now for Payrolling benefits 2022/2023
Paying early for Christmas?
Reporting PAYE information in real time when payments are made early at Christmas As part of the employer bulletin, HMRC … Continue reading Paying early for Christmas?
HMRC October 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the October 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC October 2021 Employer Bulletin
Furlough – the Ending credits of an epic
In early 2020, the world was introduced to the ‘furlough’ word as UK PLC closed down with 80% wages covered … Continue reading Furlough – the Ending credits of an epic
£500 million Plan for Jobs Expansion
Hundreds of thousands of people to be supported as part of the more than £500 million expansion of the government's … Continue reading £500 million Plan for Jobs Expansion
Employers welcome guidance to tackle ‘class crisis’ in creative industries
Social Mobility Commission (SMC) launches a new sector specific toolkit to encourage socio-economic diversity and inclusion in the creative sector … Continue reading Employers welcome guidance to tackle ‘class crisis’ in creative industries
Making the workplace inclusive
According to guidance for employers from ACAS, creating an inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, it … Continue reading Making the workplace inclusive
Report your Pay Gap – deadline approaching
Businesses with 250+ employees are required by law to report their gender pay gap. The 5th April 2021 deadline for … Continue reading Report your Pay Gap – deadline approaching
More support to help people to become HGV drivers
Up to 4,000 will be trained as HGV drivers to help tackle skills shortages and support more people to launch … Continue reading More support to help people to become HGV drivers
All tips to go to staff
Government to tackle shameful tipping practices ensuring tips go to workersplans will help 2 million UK workers retain their tips … Continue reading All tips to go to staff
£1.3 billion in furlough cash returned
New statistics show that businesses have relayed £1.3 billion in furlough cash, with £300 million returned in the last three … Continue reading £1.3 billion in furlough cash returned
Temporary medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccination of people working or deployed in care homes
A letter from the Director of Adult Social Care Delivery to local authorities, directors of adult social services, care home … Continue reading Temporary medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccination of people working or deployed in care homes
Autumn and winter Covid plan
The UK Prime Minister has …set out the government’s plan to manage Covid throughout autumn and winter. Boosters, testing and … Continue reading Autumn and winter Covid plan
New service to help businesses offer apprenticeships
New government service will help businesses to create more apprenticeship opportunities so more people can get the jobs they want. … Continue reading New service to help businesses offer apprenticeships
UK launches data reform to boost innovation, economic growth and protect the public
New regime to cement UK’s position as a science and tech superpower Information Commissioner’s Office to be reformed to help … Continue reading UK launches data reform to boost innovation, economic growth and protect the public
Mental health in the workplace
Small Business Minister Paul Scully has written an open letter to businesses about the resources available to help promote positive … Continue reading Mental health in the workplace
New figures show The Pension Regulator (TPR) continues to ensure employers are meeting their pension duties
employers warned not to neglect their automatic enrolment responsibilities as use of TPR powers returns to pre-pandemic levels New figures … Continue reading New figures show The Pension Regulator (TPR) continues to ensure employers are meeting their pension duties
Consultation on mandatory vaccination for frontline health and care staff
Consultation launched on making vaccination a condition of deployment for frontline workers in health and care settingsStaff may be required … Continue reading Consultation on mandatory vaccination for frontline health and care staff
COVID-19 SSP rebate scheme ending
The SSP rebate scheme for employers with less than 250 employees ends on 30th September 2021. Under The Statutory Sick … Continue reading COVID-19 SSP rebate scheme ending
Health and Social Care levy rates – National Insurance
From April 2022 the government we will create a new, UK-wide, 1.25 per cent Health and Social Care Levy on … Continue reading Health and Social Care levy rates – National Insurance
Submit August claims, prepare for closure of the Job Retention Scheme and the latest on SEISS
Dear PAYadvice.UK , I’m writing to you with the latest information about the support schemes available to help your clients, as … Continue reading Submit August claims, prepare for closure of the Job Retention Scheme and the latest on SEISS
New 1.25% Health and Social Care Levy – National Insurance and Dividends
Prime Minister pledges to tackle NHS Covid backlogs and cut waiting times with £36 billion for health and social care‘Responsible, … Continue reading New 1.25% Health and Social Care Levy – National Insurance and Dividends
Right to work virtual checks acceptability extended
The end date for the temporary adjusted checks has now been deferred to 5th April 2022 (inclusive). The Home Office … Continue reading Right to work virtual checks acceptability extended
Holiday accrual, how does it work?
Holiday entitlements and pay are some of the most misunderstood and abused employment rights law in the UK. Statistics show … Continue reading Holiday accrual, how does it work?
Actions for you and your clients – preparing for closure of the Job Retention Scheme and the latest on SEISS
Dear PAYadvice.UK I’m writing to you with the latest information about the support schemes available to help your clients, as … Continue reading Actions for you and your clients – preparing for closure of the Job Retention Scheme and the latest on SEISS
Student Loan plan 1 Threshold uplift for April 2022 confirmed
The Department for Education (DfE) confirmed the annual updates to the Thresholds of Income Contingent Student Loans and Mortgage Style … Continue reading Student Loan plan 1 Threshold uplift for April 2022 confirmed
HMRC August 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the August 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC August 2021 Employer Bulletin
Isolation ends for those with 2 jabs from 16th August 2021
For those who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccination, requirement to self isolate when in close contact with … Continue reading Isolation ends for those with 2 jabs from 16th August 2021
Temporary protection for more applicants to the Settlement Scheme
EEA citizens and their family members who apply late to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) will have their rights protected … Continue reading Temporary protection for more applicants to the Settlement Scheme
New flexible approach to apprenticeships
Sectors including the creative, agriculture and construction industries can now bid for a share of a £7 million fund to … Continue reading New flexible approach to apprenticeships