by kate | Nov 4, 2021 | Benefits, Business Strategy, Managing People, Payroll, Recruitment
A surprising number of the workforce claim that they’re underpaid which can often lead to employees feeling undervalued, increased job dissatisfaction, lower productivity and an increase in absence. Furthermore, low salaries as advertised in job vacancies are... 
by kate | Jun 29, 2021 | COVID-19, Managing People, Payroll
What is the current scheme? So at the moment until the 30th June 2021 the scheme is the following: Employers can continue to claim 80% of worker’s pay. Employers need to pay the NI, Tax and pension contributions of the employees. Employers can use flexible... 
by kate | Mar 11, 2021 | Payroll, Statutory Entitlements
April 2021 Employment Law Changes for Small Businesses Following on from the Budget last week please find below all the changes to Employment Law that are happening in April 2021. National Living Wage / National Minimum Wage The important thing to note is that the... 
by kate | Sep 15, 2020 | Benefits, Payroll
Will The Winter Economy Plan Save The Day? If you’re a Game of Thrones fan, you’ll know the phrase “Winter is Coming” only too well. Right now, autumn has arrived with a wind from the north meaning winter is just around the corner. This... 
by kate | Mar 17, 2020 | Payroll
Coronavirus Support for Small Business and Self-Employed On the 17th March 2020, the Government announced further coronavirus support for individuals and businesses alike – to see the full video click here. The UK Government is Supporting Small Businesses In... 
by kate | Mar 13, 2020 | Payroll
Coronavirus and Tax: Can I Get Help Paying My Tax? Further to my blogs on Coronavirus and the Budget, below is some further information on support for Small Businesses surrounding coronavirus and tax. Let’s begin with TTP. What is a Time to Pay (TTP)... 
by kate | Mar 11, 2020 | Payroll, Statutory Entitlements
April 2020 Employment Law Changes for Small Businesses Just to make sure you are all up to date on all the Employment law changes for small businesses from April 2020, please see all the changes below. National Living Wage / National Minimum Wage National Living Wage... 
by kate | Jul 19, 2019 | Benefits, Managing People, Payroll
Working Out Holiday Pay Is Easy… Right? Everyone knows that getting your employee’s Holiday Pay correct is very important. Yet it seems employees frequently feel like their bosses are getting it wrong. The lack of clarity on the subject is highlighted by the... by kate | Apr 1, 2019 | Employment Law, Managing People, Payroll, Statutory Entitlements
April 2019 Employment Law Update: Are You Meeting Minimum Requirements? The April 2019 Employment Law Update means that as another year passes, another set of statutory pay increases take effect. So, if you employ staff or are an employee affected by one of the... 
by kate | Nov 22, 2018 | HR Tech, Managing People, Payroll, Process
The BreatheHR Payroll Export Tool Revolutionises Payroll Here at Kate Underwood HR & Training, I know what it feels like to be the boss of a growing small business. When it comes to the most important commodity of all – time, it often feels like sand... 
by kate | Sep 6, 2018 | Benefits, Payroll
Hurry! Time Is Running Out To Take Advantage Of The Childcare Voucher Scheme in April 2018, the Government Childcare Voucher Scheme extended its joining-date deadline for new members by another six months. The initiative, which allows parents to save up to £933 a year... 
by kate | Sep 21, 2017 | Benefits, Managing People, Payroll
How To Calculate Annual Leave For Part-Time Employees One of the most commonly asked questions, when I am doing my HR Health Check, is “How to calculate annual leave for part-time employees?” Although employers are giving their employees holidays there are... 
by kate | Aug 26, 2017 | Benefits, Managing People, Payroll, Policy
Do You Have A Pets At Work Policy? We all know that Britain is known for its love of pets but what are the practicalities of having a Pets at Work Policy in your workplace? You might have seen a few pictures of my cat (and IT Manager), Jess helping me out. Days like... 
by kate | Mar 31, 2017 | Payroll, Statutory Entitlements
How Will April’s Statutory Payment Increases 2017 Affect Your Payroll? As of April, 1st, the government’s Statutory Payment Increases 2017 will increase. It has been a few years since Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Statutory Sick Pay were increased, so... 
by kate | Feb 17, 2017 | Payroll, Statutory Entitlements
Are You Paying Your Employees The National Living Wage? This week, the news has highlighted some well-known companies not paying their employees the legal minimum. Companies as large as Debenhams, Subway and Lloyds Pharmacy have not been paying their employees the... 
by kate | Nov 8, 2016 | Benefits, Payroll
The 2017 Legislation Update: Changes To The Childcare Voucher Scheme As you may or may not be aware, there are quite a lot of legislation changes coming in 2017. The one we’re going to be taking a look at today is the Childcare Voucher Scheme. I’ll begin... 
by kate | Oct 25, 2016 | Benefits, Payroll
The Workplace Pension: 4 Important Things You Don’t Get Told Have you seen the workplace pension advert on TV? The one with the big fluffy purple monster talking about how employers have to follow new pension regulations and the new workplace pension scheme?... 
by kate | Oct 10, 2016 | Benefits, Payroll
How To Offer Benefits To Stay Competitive (Without Breaking The Bank) National Minimum Wage increased on the 1st of October, and in April 2017, the National Living wage will also rise again. So, how does a small business remain competitive and keep their talent... 