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Can I Take On An Employee Without a P45?

Can I Take On An Employee Without a P45?

The short answer is yes, you can take on an employee who doesn’t have a P45, but you’ll need to ask...

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What is the New Starter Checklist?

What is the New Starter Checklist?

The New Starter Checklist is used to gather information about new employees so they can be set up on payroll. It...

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What Happens if an Employer Makes a Mistake with PAYE?

What Happens if an Employer Makes a Mistake with PAYE?

Employers must deduct tax and National Insurance from the wages they pay to employees, and report these deductions to HMRC using...

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Paying Yourself a Salary from Your Limited Company

Paying Yourself a Salary from Your Limited Company

Being a director means you’re legally separate from your limited company even if you’re also the owner, so you’ll need to...

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Employer’s Guide to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)

Employer’s Guide to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)

As an employer it’s your duty to make sure eligible employees receive Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) if they are unwell and...

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Setting Up and Running Payroll in Your Business

Setting Up and Running Payroll in Your Business

Every employer has a responsibility to make sure their staff are paid the right amount and on time, whether they’re taking...

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How Do Employers Operate An Employee Salary Sacrifice?

How Do Employers Operate An Employee Salary Sacrifice?

Much like the name suggests, a salary sacrifice scheme allows employees to sacrifice part of their salary and receive something else...

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What Is a P60 Used For?

What Is a P60 Used For?

Employers issue a P60 to their employees after the end of every tax year to show how much pay they received,...

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What’s the Difference Between the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage?

What’s the Difference Between the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage?

The National Living Wage (NLW), the National Minimum Wage (NMW), and the Living Wage all sound confusingly similar, so understanding how...

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Employer’s Guide to Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay and Leave

Employer’s Guide to Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay and Leave

Parental Bereavement Leave (PBL) is a type of employment leave for parents whose child has died. Employees might also be entitled...

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Can I Afford to Give My Employee A Pay Rise?

Can I Afford to Give My Employee A Pay Rise?

Annual pay rises are pretty standard in some larger companies, but for smaller businesses this approach might not always be affordable...

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Help Your Employees Understand Their Payslip

Help Your Employees Understand Their Payslip

As an employer you have an obligation to provide your employees with a written payslip for each payment they receive. This...

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