Right to Work Checks on Long-Standing Employees: Your Legal Obligations
Why ongoing right to work checks matter As an employer, ensuring all your staff have the legal right to work in the UK isn’t just good business practice—it’s a legal requirement. While most employers are diligent about conducting right to work checks when hiring new staff, there’s often confusion about obligations regarding long-standing employees, particularly […]
Can a Poor Attitude Justify Dismissal? Understanding Fair Grounds for Termination
The misconception about attitude and performance A common misconception among both employers and employees is that someone can be dismissed simply for having a “poor attitude” even if their work performance meets required standards. However, employment law in the UK is more nuanced on this subject. Contrary to popular belief, employers cannot dismiss an employee […]
Managing Payroll Overpayments: Your Legal Rights and Best Practices
What is a payroll overpayment? A payroll overpayment occurs when an employee receives more money than they’re entitled to through their wages or salary. This might happen due to calculation errors, timesheet mistakes, incorrect hourly rates, or administrative oversights. As an employer, discovering you’ve overpaid staff can be concerning, but there are clear legal frameworks […]
Important Update: Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits in Kind Postponed to April 2027
On April 28, 2025, HMRC released an important update regarding the mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind (BiKs). The implementation has been postponed from the previously announced April 2026 date to April 2027, giving employers, payroll professionals, software providers, and other stakeholders additional time to prepare for this significant change. What’s Changing? Currently, employers have […]
March 2025 Employment Law Update: Key Takeaways
Earlier this year, our sister firm A P Robinson & Co presented at the informative Employment Law/HR Update Seminar, co-hosted with Gosschalks Solicitors LLP. For business owners and HR professionals who couldn’t attend, here is a brief summary of what was discussed. Important Topics Covered The comprehensive seminar addressed several critical areas that impact employer […]
What you need to know about National Minimum Wage increases for April 2025
What is the National Minimum Wage? The National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) set the minimum hourly rates that employers must legally pay their workers in the UK. The rates are reviewed annually and typically increase each April to reflect changes in living costs and economic conditions. As an employer, it’s crucial […]
What you need to know about National Insurance changes from April 2025
What are the key changes to National Insurance? The UK government has announced significant changes to employer National Insurance contributions that will take effect from 6th April 2025. These changes were announced in the Autumn Budget 2024 and will impact all businesses with employees. The key changes include: An increase in the secondary Class 1 […]
What you need to know about automatic enrolment
What is automatic enrolment? Automatic enrolment was introduced because the government decided that as a society, we are not preparing effectively enough for our later years. As the ratio of those in work to those in retirement steadily decreases. Since 2012, legislation means that all enrolment eligible employees must be automatically enrolled into a qualifying […]
The risks of getting payroll wrong (and how we can help you get it right)
Payroll can be complicated – it can be difficult to keep track of every single payroll accurately and efficiently, without missing anything. If something is wrong, there can be serious consequences for your business and your employees. Here are some of the most worrying risks of getting payroll wrong. Common payroll errors There is a […]
Taking on a new employee – what do you need to know?
Onboarding a new employee involves more than just introducing them to their new workplace. It requires collecting and processing key information to ensure their employment records are accurate, they are set up for payroll, and they have access to the appropriate systems and tools. Taking on a new employee can be an administrative burden. There […]