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Holiday pay update for part-time or irregular hours employees

Paul Chappell
07/01/2025

Don’t overlook new holiday pay rules if your annual leave period starts in January In January 2024, changes to the calculation of holiday pay came out of the Working Time Regulation, and case law particularly affected employees working irregular hours...

The hidden cost of seasonal peaks and why hospitality payroll needs specialist support

Stewart Waddell
05/01/2025

If you’ve just navigated Christmas and New Year in hospitality, you’ll know the feeling. The rush is over, the tills have finally quietened, and you’re left picking through the aftermath of payroll chaos that nobody warns you about when you’re...

Is your payroll provider offshoring without telling you?

Stewart Waddell
23/12/2024

Outsourcing payroll is supposed to make life easier. It’s a way to save time, reduce stress, and ensure your employees are paid accurately and on time. But what happens when the firm you trust to handle this critical function quietly...

Surviving the Employers’ National Insurance increase – what can be done to prepare?

Paul Chappell
23/12/2024

National Insurance Contributions Increase The first Budget of the new Labour Government included a painful, if not unexpected, increase in Employer National Insurance Contributions (NIC) from April 2025. It will affect all businesses, with some sectors with higher proportions of...

When is a truck not a truck? When it’s a double cab pickup truck!

Paul Chappell
18/12/2024

Got a double cab pickup truck? Here’s what you need to know One of the lesser-known but more hard-hitting aspects of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget is the change to the tax treatment of double cab pickup trucks with a payload...

The Christmas Party Tax Trap

Paul Chappell
17/12/2024

Think you’re treating your team to a well-deserved Christmas celebration? What may be intended as a treat and acknowledgement of your team’s hard work could actually be gifting yourself and your employees an unwanted tax bill! Don’t get caught out...

The benefits of being in Founder Mode (again) when growing a professional services business

Richard Rowell
11/12/2024

If you’ve ever started a professional services business, you know the intensity of Founder Mode. You’re fully immersed, making decisions, leading, and handling just about everything. It’s a challenging but rewarding time. If, like me, you’ve taken a break from...

The hospitality sector reels under the double whammy of NI changes – can tronc schemes offer some relief?

Paul Chappell
05/12/2024

Why do I need a tronc scheme? The November 2024 Budget brought significant changes that have left many hospitality employers grappling with new costs and worrying about the future. The rise in Employers’ National Insurance Contribution (NIC) from 13.8% to...

Six reasons to outsource your payroll (and why your future self will thank you)

Stewart Waddell
27/11/2024

Outsourcing payroll saves time, cuts costs, and ensures compliance with evolving regulations. It boosts data security, enhances accuracy, and offers scalability as your business grows. Gain a trusted payroll partner, freeing up your team to focus on core goals—check out...

Navigating complex payrolls. Why finding the right provider is crucial

Stewart Waddell
27/11/2024

Navigating complex payrolls requires precision, compliance expertise, and scalable solutions. The right payroll provider ensures accuracy, security, and flexibility, helping businesses manage diverse employee types and intricate pay structures. Partnering with a specialised provider isn’t just smart—it’s essential for avoiding...

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