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 […]
What does fully managed payroll mean for you?
What is fully managed payroll? A fully managed payroll service means that we can take care of every aspect of your payroll for you. You can focus on your core business activities, while we handle all the intricacies of payroll management. Our robust and secure cloud-based managed payroll system covers all the essentials, including: Streamlined […]
The benefits of outsourcing your payroll
Why should you outsource your payroll and what are the benefits of doing so? The decision whether to outsource your payroll or do it in-house is an important one. In this blog, we will look at the advantages of outsourcing your payroll. Payroll is constantly changing Payroll legislation and processes are always changing, and there […]
The new normal – what happens now with hybrid working?
According to recent research conducted by life insurance specialists Lifesearch, 8% of people surveyed said they had no ‘real’ friends they could count on as all their social interaction was derived from the internet. Without a doubt COVID has left its mark in the world of work, as many are still operating a hybrid or […]
The value of staff feedback
Are you brave enough to ask for staff feedback? There’s often a misperception in the workplace that are staff are there to do a job. But what many businesses miss is that if you support and empower your employees on the journey, it will not only improve their wellbeing but also improve their work. Feedback from […]