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Payroll Simplified - Real Time Information

Understanding RTI (Real Time Information)

Gone are the days of scrambling at year-end with boxes of payslips and calculator marathons. Real-Time Information (RTI) changed everything back in 2013, and if you’re still treating it like an optional extra, you’re missing the point entirely. RTI isn’t...

Payroll Simplified - Carrying over accrued holiday pay

Carrying over accrued holiday pay

Annual leave is a vital component of work-life balance, but understanding the rules around carrying over unused accrued holiday can be complex as can working out the holiday pay rate. This blog explains the regulations regarding holiday carryover, recent changes,...

Payroll Simplified - Payment in Lieu of Notice (PILON)

Understanding Pay in Lieu of Notice (PILON)

When employment relationships come to an end, one of the most important financial considerations is Pay in Lieu of Notice (PILON). This payment occurs when an employer chooses to terminate employment immediately rather than having the employee work through their...

Payroll Simplified -Trivial benefits and tax free social functions

The tax implications for trivial benefits and company social functions

As summer is now in full swing, many companies may be looking to put on a summer event for staff. HMRC recognises that workplace social events and small perks can boost morale without creating unnecessary tax burdens. Understanding the rules...

the future of PSAs

PAYE Settlement Agreements – what changes are coming in 2026 and will they remain relevant?

As we approach significant changes to UK payroll reporting requirements, what does the future hold for PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSAs). With HMRC’s announcement of mandatory payrolling for benefits in kind (recently delayed to April 2027), it’s crucial to understand how...

How unpaid overtime undermines National Minimum Wage

The problem is stark. Despite the UK’s robust national minimum wage framework, millions of workers are effectively earning below the legal minimum through unpaid overtime. This hidden crisis threatens the very foundation of worker protection laws and demands urgent attention....

Payroll Simplified - Shared Parental Leave

Understanding Shared Parental Leave (SPL) and pay

Welcoming a new child into your family is one of life’s most significant moments. Shared Parental Leave (SPL) offers flexibility in how you and your partner can share time off work to care for your new arrival. But how exactly...

Blog - payroll advice for new businesses

Payroll tips for new businesses

Starting your own business is exciting, but hiring staff also means stepping into the world of payroll. And let’s be honest, it’s probably not the bit you were most looking forward to. Payroll might not be glamorous, but it is...

NMW and sleep-in shifts

National Minimum Wage and sleep-in shifts – understanding workers’ rights

The complex relationship between sleep-in shifts and the National Minimum Wage In certain sectors, many essential workers provide round-the-clock care in roles that include “sleep-in shifts”. These are periods where they must remain on-site overnight but can sleep when not...

Guide to IR35

A guide to IR35 (off-payroll working)

The IR35 off-payroll working rules have significantly changed how businesses engage with contractors in the UK. These regulations, designed to tackle what HMRC calls “disguised employment,” affect both contractors and the organisations that hire them. It’s a complex area, and...