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Paul Chappell
Pension calculations – How do they work? When it comes to workplace pensions, understanding how your contributions are calculated can significantly impact take-home pay and retirement savings. In this blog, we’ll explore the different pension calculation methods, with particular focus...
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Paul Chappell
Salary sacrifice arrangements have become increasingly popular as a way for employers to offer attractive benefits while potentially reducing both employer and employee tax and National Insurance contributions. However, in 2017, new rules were introduced that created a complex web...
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Paul Chappell
We are often asked, “As a charity, are we eligible for the Employment Allowance?” The simple answer is yes. For UK charities managing tight budgets while fulfilling their missions, every financial relief opportunity matters. The Employment Allowance represents one such...
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Paul Chappell
The “Alabaster ruling” refers to the landmark case of Alabaster v Woolwich plc and Secretary of State for Social Security (2002). This European Court of Justice case fundamentally changed how Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) is calculated in the UK, ensuring...
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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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Paul Chappell
The need to make a payment to an employee after you have already issued their P45 is more common than you may think. Perhaps you’ve discovered they’re owed additional overtime, or maybe there’s been a delay in processing their bonus....
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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....