On 6 April 2020 a new tax year started, bringing with it a new set of rules. So, we've highlighted the main payroll legislation changes you need to be aware of. This includes new legislation, changes to legislation and delays to legislation being implemented due to COVID-19. In addition, for more detailed information on what’s changed, you can download our Payroll Legislation Guide. 1. COVID-19 Job Retention Scheme On Friday 20 March 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak set out a package of temporary measures to support…
Whether you’re a payroll professional, a HR Manager, or a business owner, keeping on top of new payroll legislation is hard work. Just when you think you’re compliant – there’s something new to remember! And getting your payroll calculations wrong can incur hefty fines from the HMRC. It can also damage your company’s reputation - remember the companies named and shamed in 2018 for failing to pay National Minimum Wage?! What’s more, incorrect payments can harm your employee morale, which undoubtedly has a knock-on effect…
The Department for Work and Pensions confirmed that Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will be paid to all qualifying employees from day one for Covid-19 / Coronavirus related sickness, including self-isolating. This took effect from 13 March 2020 and the measure will last for at least eight months. The emergency legislation (2020 no 287) was passed via a statutory instrument to amend the Statutory Sick Pay (General) Regulations 1982. This confirms that a person who is self-isolating to prevent infection or contamination with the coronavirus disease,…
UK businesses are facing some of the most pressing recruitment challenges in living memory. We're seeing near-full employment with the number of jobs outstripping candidates by a ratio of 5-to-1. This has led to severe pressure on employers to recruit and retain. 83% of employers say their employees are looking for more than just pay At the same time, wage growth has stagnated for many years, UK businesses are facing a chronic productivity problem, and employee wellbeing has gone to the top of business…
From 6 April 2019 two major changes to the rules on itemised pay statements take effect. The Employment Rights Act 1996 has been amended meaning that: Firstly, the right to an itemised pay statement has been extended to include workers Secondly, itemised pay statements must include the numbers of hours worked where the employee’s pay varies by reference to time worked Both changes are a direct response to the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices that called for greater clarity over pay for UK employees.…
The new UK tax year is coming! But why does it run from 6th April - why not January to January? Well, it all started a very long time ago when - in England and Ireland - the New Year started on 25th March. It was known as Lady Day to commemorate the angel Gabriel's happy news to the Virgin Mary, that she would soon give birth to Jesus Christ. Why the shift from 25th March to 6th April? Hundreds of years ago, people were…
Please note, legislation has been updated in regards to holiday calculations since this article was written, effective for holiday years starting on or after 1 April 2024, so some of this information may be out of date. If you’re a Moorepay client, please contact us if you need guidance. Otherwise, please see this article on the changes for more information. Calculating holiday entitlement for full time employees is relatively straight-forward. But what about when an employee starts or leaves part way through the holiday year, and what about…
We’re very excited to be back at the CIPD Annual Conference & Exhibition, on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th November Free to attend, this year’s CIPD exhibition is taking place at Manchester Central and promises to be bigger and better, with the UK’s best HR suppliers exhibiting. The exhibition allows HR professionals to test-drive the latest technology and find solutions to fit their workplace issues – and all without spending a penny. As one of the UK’s leading payroll and HR providers, Moorepay will be…
Payroll is one of those essential business processes that add zero additional value to your business. In fact, the only outcome you can have from running your own payroll is neutral (when people get paid what they expect) and bad – when they don’t. With all the paperwork, pressure, and risks involved if things go wrong with in-house payroll it can be a real pain for your HR department. Here’s five reasons why you should outsource your payroll. 1. Complying with HMRC is a must-do…
With the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into force on 25 May 2018, many employers may be worried that they do not fully understand all the new rules surrounding the Personally Identifiable Information (PII) about an individual they hold and process. The new legislation will have a huge impact on employers, particularly on their Payroll (and HR) departments. If the new rules aren’t followed, businesses could face eye-watering fines. To make it easier, we’ve highlighted some of the potential risk areas your business…
