Employment Allowance 2016/17 – Changes in Eligibility
Employment Allowance was launched on 06th April 2014. The idea of Employment Allowance is to support small businesses by giving relief on Employers Class 1 National Insurance Contributions up to £2000.00 in the 2014/15 tax year. The allowance has increased to £3000.00...
National Living Wage – What is it and How Does it Affect You as an Employer?
The National Living Wage came into effect on April 1st 2016. It doesn’t need saying that there is clear advantage to employees, there’s an hourly rate increase of £0.50p per hour if you’re currently earning the minimum wage are 25 or over. Those on...
Employing a Carer? Employed or Self-Employed? Here’s How to Work It Out.
Needing Carer support in your own home can be a challenging and difficult decision to come to. You then have to find someone that fits with your needs and who’s personality is right for you. There are a million and one things to think about, and how to pay them...
Statutory Maternity Pay and Leave
This week’s Knowledge Nugget delves into the topic of Statutory Maternity Pay and Leave. For a small employer this can be a daunting process as there seem to be many calculations and rules to take into account. The blog below will help shed some light on the...
