Suzanne Goodier-Dodson

Posts by Suzanne Goodier-Dodson

I'm a Senior Payroll Clerk with a degree in Mathematics, responsible for overseeing every aspect of payroll for our clients. In my spare time, I love to travel and going to gigs.

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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Are Directors Exempt from Pension Auto-Enrolment?

Are Directors Exempt from Pension Auto-Enrolment?

Employers normally need to automatically enrol eligible staff on to their workplace pension scheme, but the rules are a bit different...

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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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The Employer’s Guide to Parental Leave

The Employer’s Guide to Parental Leave

Protecting the rights of working parents is an important chunk of employment law, designed to help parents balance work and family...

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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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How Do I Take on an Apprentice?

How Do I Take on an Apprentice?

Taking on a trainee or apprentice can have a positive impact on your business although, as with all staffing changes, some...

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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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Do I Need to Pay Employees for Jury Duty?

Do I Need to Pay Employees for Jury Duty?

There isn't a lot you can do to get out of jury service, so employers are obliged to allow employees time...

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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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