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Paul Chappell
Occupational v Statutory Sick Pay When employees get sick and need time off work, understanding what money they’ll receive is important for everyone involved. In the UK, employers handle sick pay in two main ways: through the legally required Statutory...
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Paul Chappell
You may have heard the term ‘optional remuneration arrangements’ or OpRA but do you know what it means and how it can help your staff? What is an Optional Remuneration Arrangement? An OpRA is also known as ‘salary sacrifice.’ In...
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Richard Rowell
Payroll ethics – breaking the trend Across the payroll industry, there’s a quiet but unmistakable trend – providers chasing scale by sacrificing service. They automate more, humanise less. Offshore operations. Require more from you. All in the name of margin...
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Paul Chappell
What employers need to know about off payroll workers If you’re an employer working with contractors or freelancers, understanding IR35 is essential. This blog explains everything you need to know about these tax rules in simple terms, helping you stay...
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Paul Chappell
The impact of the Willmott Dixon and Laing O’Rourke Tribunal The 2023 Upper Tribunal decision in Willmott Dixon and Laing O’Rourke v HMRC [2023] has significant implications for businesses that provide car allowances to employees and directors. This landmark ruling...
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Paul Chappell
Veterans bring a wealth of skills, experience, and qualities to the workplace that can benefit any organisation. If you’re considering employing veterans in the UK, here’s what you need to know, with special attention to tax and National Insurance benefits....
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Stewart Waddell
At Ascend Payroll, we’re proud to announce our accreditation as a Real Living Wage employer. This milestone isn’t just another certification; it’s a reflection of who we are as a company and what we stand for. But what exactly does...
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Josh Donner
It’s been more than a decade since automatic enrolment came into effect, yet workplace pensions remain one of the biggest stumbling blocks we encounter when onboarding new payroll clients You might expect that, after 10+ years, most employers would have...
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Paul Chappell
If you work in payroll, you’ve probably dealt with problems surrounding P45 leaving dates before. It’s one of those common headaches, but don’t worry, here are some simple tips for handling issues that can arise from an employee leaving. Getting...
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Stewart Waddell
Zero pay employees may incur you some hidden costs in your hospitality payroll, in this article we take a closer look to help you make the right payroll decisions. Many managed payroll service providers in the hospitality industry charge per...
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