Is payroll really as dull and dreadful as I imagine it to be, or do you enjoy it?
I know it’s probably means I’m certifiable, but I adore payroll. I love numbers and the rules that apply to them. During my career I have reconciled bank’s bank accounts, hundreds of thousands of pounds before their systems were automated. I have studied...
My business is closing. How do I make my employees redundant?
Redundancy is defined as dismissing an employee because you no longer need anyone to do their job. Employees may be entitled to Statutory Redundancy Pay, however to be eligible they must: Be an employee working under a contract of employment Have at least 2 years’...
Why has my employee got an unusual tax code?
An employee may have a non-standard tax code for a number of reasons. Some of the more common are that they have a second job, have another income from a pension or something like rental income. They may have benefits from your job that they need to pay tax on, for...
What is the ‘National Living Wage’?
From 1st April 2016 the Government’s new National Living Wage becomes law. This means that any employee aged 25 and over is entitled to a minimum wage of £7.20 per hour. As an employer it is your responsibility to ensure that you are paying your staff correctly. The...
