Employers
Making the decision to take on your first employee may be a difficult decision with the prospect of payroll and managing those employees a little daunting. Alternatively, you may own a well-established business with several employees but are looking for more support and guidance.
However, as an employer you must keep on top of your employer obligations alongside your accounting, tax and other business owner responsibilities.
Our Employer hub provides you with useful guides and articles from hiring your first employee, to retaining staff and keeping up to date with employment changes.
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How the Autumn Budget changes affect employers
Some of the biggest changes announced in the Autumn Budget will affect employers. With changes to the employers National Insurance Contributions (NICs) rate, the secondary threshold and the National L...
Find out moreHow much National Insurance do I pay as an employer?
Employers in the UK pay National Insurance Contributions (NIC) based on the amount you pay your employees. These NICs contribute to a state pot, which funds state benefits.
Find out moreEssential updates for employers: Autumn 2024
As an employer, keeping to date with the latest changes in employment law and regulation is ongoing and crucial to ensure you’re acting as you should be.
Find out moreKey dates all employers need to know
Staying on top of dates for employers will ensure you keep on track and meet deadlines. With lots more to remember, including dates for self-employed and dates for limited companies, we’ve listed date...
Find out moreEssential updates for employers: Summer 2024
In the dynamic world of UK employment, the only constant is change. Staying abreast of the latest updates is imperative for employers.
Find out moreEssential updates for employers: Spring 2024
In the dynamic world of UK employment, the only constant is change. Staying abreast of the latest updates is imperative for employers.
Find out moreFive reasons to outsource your payroll
If your business is expanding and you’re thinking of taking on employees or already have employees but are after some assistance with your payroll look no further. It's understandable to feel daunted...
Find out moreThe Minimum Wage and the pursuit of a Real Living Wage
Employers must pay their employees at the hourly rate known as the National Minimum Wage (NMW). In this article, we'll explore the history and growth of minimum wage and the idea of the Real Living Wa...
Find out moreAutomatic Enrolment duties explained
Employers are required to comply with Automatic Enrolment legal duties, so it's important to know what is expected of all businesses and by when.
Find out moreHow to recruit and retain staff in challenging times
In the post-pandemic world, many small businesses are facing recruitment obstacles as employees look for flexibility, more workplace benefits and higher wages amid the cost-of-living crisis. Read our...
Find out moreHow to recruit your first employee
The day will come for any small but growing business: is it time to recruit your first employee?
Find out moreRead our expert answers to your Employers questions
Should I get a PAYE settlement agreement?
As an employer, I am looking at providing gifts to employees; should I get a PAYE settlement agreement?
Find out moreCan you payroll benefits in kind?
I am an employer and offer certain taxable benefits to my employees. I am wondering if I can put these through the payroll so I don’t have to prepare P11Ds for all my employees.
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