HMRC have published their new format web delivered Employer Bulletin. It’s absolutely packed with important information which will aid payroll … Continue reading February 2021 Employer Bulletin published
February 2021 Employer Bulletin published
Category: National Minimum and Living Wage
23 and 24 year olds have minimum pay bonus!
Changes to the National Living Wage rate and age for pay periods commencing from 1st April 2021, see a significant … Continue reading 23 and 24 year olds have minimum pay bonus!
Low paid more likely to be impacted by pandemic claims TUC
New polling, published Monday 1st February by the TUC, finds that low earners are more likely than middle and higher … Continue reading Low paid more likely to be impacted by pandemic claims TUC
6th April 2021 tax changes confirmed
Following the Scottish budget, the HMRC have confirmed the tax allowances, rates and thresholds for 2021/2022 across the UK, these … Continue reading 6th April 2021 tax changes confirmed
Legislation Update 2021 for payroll
PAYadvice.UK have issued its 21.4 version of the PAYadvice Series Legislation Update 2021. This is a compilation of the confirmed … Continue reading Legislation Update 2021 for payroll
Rogue employers named and shamed for failing to pay minimum wage
The 139 named companies failed to pay £6.7 million to over 95,000 workers. 139 companies, including major household names, have … Continue reading Rogue employers named and shamed for failing to pay minimum wage
ACAS – ‘If you’re one of the elves working over Christmas, what are your rights?’
ACAS have guidance on employment rights for those working during the Christmas season. If you have to work over the … Continue reading ACAS – ‘If you’re one of the elves working over Christmas, what are your rights?’
Minimum pay changes confirmed for April 2021
The Government has announced the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates which will come into force … Continue reading Minimum pay changes confirmed for April 2021
The Living Wage week is coming – new rates to be announced Monday 9th November 2020
THE ONLY UK RATE BASED ON LIVING COSTS The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate that is … Continue reading The Living Wage week is coming – new rates to be announced Monday 9th November 2020
Furlough Scheme Extended and Further Economic Support announced
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension until the end of March 2021 The … Continue reading Furlough Scheme Extended and Further Economic Support announced
Job Support Scheme – Guidance Published (30th October 2020)
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading Job Support Scheme – Guidance Published (30th October 2020)
Job Support Scheme Open – what are ‘usual hours’?
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2020 the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading Job Support Scheme Open – what are ‘usual hours’?
Job Support Scheme Open – what is ‘reference salary’?
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading Job Support Scheme Open – what is ‘reference salary’?
Job Support Scheme and National Minimum Wage
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2020, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading Job Support Scheme and National Minimum Wage
Seafarers to receive fair pay as UK changes law on national minimum wage
government extends protection to guarantee National Minimum Wage for maritime workersnew wage law to ensure fair pay for over 10,000 … Continue reading Seafarers to receive fair pay as UK changes law on national minimum wage
Minimum wage set for smallest rise in a decade
The UK’s two million minimum wage workers are set to receive the smallest pay increase since 2010 – of around … Continue reading Minimum wage set for smallest rise in a decade
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?
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
Returning to work – Cycle to work boost #COVID19 #coronavirus
“One form of transport which has seen a significant increase is cycling – it is great to see people switching … Continue reading Returning to work – Cycle to work boost #COVID19 #coronavirus
Flexible Furlough – be prepared for the change – usual hours and worked hours
More detail on the #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) are due 12th June 2020 along with new calculator and guidance … Continue reading Flexible Furlough – be prepared for the change – usual hours and worked hours
Furlough grant claim calculation published #COVID19 #coronavirus
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/work-out-80-of-your-employees-wages-to-claim-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme The government have published (late Friday 17th April 2020) guidance on grant application calculations for the Coronavirus Job Retention … Continue reading Furlough grant claim calculation published #COVID19 #coronavirus
#coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Pay rises and National Minimum Wage implications #COVID19
The coronavirus job retention scheme allows employers to reclaim on a basis of earnings from February 2020 ( for salaried … Continue reading #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Pay rises and National Minimum Wage implications #COVID19
Claim It – how much? – #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
How much CJRS grant can an employer claim? Employers can claim: 80% of your employees’ wages (even for employee’s on … Continue reading Claim It – how much? – #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Who can be covered by the #coronavirus Job Retension Scheme #COVID19
GOV.UK has provided further guidance on Saturday 4th April on the basis of the amount of claim an employer can … Continue reading Who can be covered by the #coronavirus Job Retension Scheme #COVID19
National MinimumWage rise day arrives (1st April 2020)
It’s National Minimum Wage (#NMW) and National Living Wage rise day. For pay period which commence from 1st April 2020, … Continue reading National MinimumWage rise day arrives (1st April 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
#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
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
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!
Government Budget set for 11th March 2020
Sajid Javid confirms next Budget will be held on Wednesday 11 March 2020. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, … Continue reading Government Budget set for 11th March 2020
National Living Wage to hit 60 per cent target in April 2020 – GOV.UK
Announced Tuesday 31st December 2019 and applicable for pay periods commencing on or after 1st April 2020:- Nearly 3 million … Continue reading National Living Wage to hit 60 per cent target in April 2020 – GOV.UK
December 2019 Queens Speech – reaffirms NIC and NLW proposals
The Queens gracious speech on 19th December 2019 set out the new government proposals. Some are relevant to payroll and … Continue reading December 2019 Queens Speech – reaffirms NIC and NLW proposals
Living Wage and London Living Wage increases announced
The Living Wage Foundation have announced their increases to the voluntary real Living Wage and London Living Wage hourly rates. … Continue reading Living Wage and London Living Wage increases announced
Real pay cut for millions of lower and middle-income earners says TUC
TUC analysis, based on the Office of National Statistics ASHE data, at how occupational hourly pay has changed, shows that … Continue reading Real pay cut for millions of lower and middle-income earners says TUC
Zero hours contract but required to be available? Scheduled work cancelled? Sent home early? One-sided working flexibility to be challenged
An open consultation has been launched by UK government in relation to proposals by the Low Pay Commission (LPC) to … Continue reading Zero hours contract but required to be available? Scheduled work cancelled? Sent home early? One-sided working flexibility to be challenged
Employment rights – single enforcement body proposed
National Minimum Wage, Holiday Pay rights, Sick Pay rights - consultation on new enforcement body to support workers. Following the … Continue reading Employment rights – single enforcement body proposed
Are you being paid below National Minimum Wage or aged 25 and above and being paid under the National Living Wage?
Are you being paid for all of your work time? Does your employer expect you to do free additional work … Continue reading Are you being paid below National Minimum Wage or aged 25 and above and being paid under the National Living Wage?
National Minimum Wage record keeping obligation transfers under TUPE
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled that the National Minimum Wage record keeping obligations transfer under TUPE under their judgement … Continue reading National Minimum Wage record keeping obligation transfers under TUPE
National Minimum Wage enforcement / suspension of naming and shaming!
In the House of Lords on Wednesday 5th June 2019, Lord Henley confirmed that in 2018, the HM Revenue and … Continue reading National Minimum Wage enforcement / suspension of naming and shaming!