By Ben Chernoff Recruiters need to have a clear understanding of the rates of pay for certain positions if they are going to advertise roles competitively.
Construction subcontractors: All you need to know about payments
If you are a contractor working in the construction industry you are likely to rely on the services of subcontractors – but what rules do you need to consider when paying them?
Payroll: how to get it right
One of the key things that small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) need to get right is payroll. Not only is it a legal requirement to maintain the relevant documents and pay the correct amount of tax, getting prepared can help to reassure your employees that the business is trustworthy. Step 1: what do you […]
Recruiters must be prepared for changes to wages in 2022
More than 200 employers have been named and shamed by the Government this month for failing to meet the National Minimum Wage (NMW) – amongst them recruitment firms.
Coronavirus: self-certification period temporarily extended
As of 17 December 2021, there has been a temporary shift to the self-certification period regarding Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
How will the National Minimum Wage increase impact my business?
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) will increase across all age groups from next year, the Chancellor has announced. If you are an employer, here’s what you need to know. What’s changing? To support the lowest-paid workers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the legal minimum wage will be “significantly” increased. The changes – which […]
Staff shortages leave food manufacturers looking for inmates to cover work
Food manufacturers in desperate need of workers are pleading for the UK Government to enable the companies to use prisoners to solve the staff shortage disaster – a fault of Brexit and COVID-19.
Government launches Shared Parental Leave and Pay portal for working families
A new online tool will make it easier for expecting parents to understand and plan statutory Shared Parental Leave and Pay, it has been revealed. The online portal, launched by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), can be found here. It follows research suggesting that almost all parents who take advantage of […]
What is RTI for Payroll?
Whether you employ one worker or one thousand, Real Time Information (RTI) for payroll helps businesses stay on top of compliance and ensures employees pay the correct amount of tax. But despite launching in 2013, some businesses still do not fully understand how to use the RTI system – potentially resulting in fines and penalties. […]
