Christmas 2026 and New Year 2027 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early?

For the third year running, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day don’t fall on weekends, however, Boxing Day is a Saturday and so the following Monday becomes a substitute day. And for Scotland the extended New Year celebrations which normally include the 2nd January which for 2027 is also a Saturday creating a substitute Bank … Continue reading Christmas 2026 and New Year 2027 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early? →

Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early?

For the third year running, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day don’t fall on weekends and there are no substitute days. However, Scotland has a substitute day for St Andrews. England and Wales So when are the Christmas and New Year Bank holidays? For England Wales and Northern Ireland matches: Scotland In Scotland there are … Continue reading Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early? →

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 regular hours or incomes and are being paid through a payroll system, they must ensure they are complying with their legal automatic enrolment (AE) pension duties. Seasonal or temporary staff must be assessed individually every … Continue reading Winter workers – employer pension duties →