My employee has PAYE tax and NI deductions they did not expect. What do I do?
Tax is calculated based on an individual’s tax code. This will have either been taken directly from the P45 that was provided by their previous employer, or determined by the box ticked on the HMRC New Stater Checklist they completed when they started work for you. If...
If an employee resigns without working their notice period, do I still have to pay them?
You have to pay an employee for the work that they have done, and any holiday leave that has been accrued and not taken. An employee is only required to give one week’s notice if they have been employed for more than 1 month, unless their employment contract requires...
I have overpaid my employee. How do I get the money back?
An employee can be overpaid through payroll by paying a bonus that hasn’t been awarded, or paying too much overtime or commission. Employers are legally entitled to recover an overpayment by deducting it from future wages, after discussion with the employee. However...
My employee is pregnant, what do I need to do?
You are required to work out whether your employee is entitled to Statutory Maternity Pay and Leave. Some Employees won’t qualify for both. Your employee should give you a MAT B1 on or after the 20th week of their pregnancy. This will allow you to work out their...
