Payroll and Apprentices
With the increase in apprentices, we are often asked about how apprentice schemes work and, of course, about any payroll implications they might have. So here's our quick guide to the key things you need to know if you are considering employing an apprentice. An apprentice must be aged 16 or over and they must be paid at least the minimum wage for their age. They must also work for at least 16 hours per week, with the normal figure being 30 hours per week. An apprentice must work with...
Auto-Enrolment and the Declaration of Compliance
Between May and August 2017, over 100,000 small employers and their business advisers must complete and submit a Declaration of Compliance to The Pensions Regulator regarding Work Place pensions and Auto-Enrolment. This article looks at what you need to know about completing a declaration of compliance form. Employers's Workplace Pensions Duties All employers have workplace pensions duties. These duties mean they will need to automatically enrol certain staff into a pension scheme and make...
Are There any Exemptions to Company Expenses?
If you're an employer and provide expenses or benefits to your employees or directors, you will normally need to tell HMRC about them and pay tax and National Insurance on them. This is done through the P11D form, which is due for submission on 6th July this year, 2017. We are often asked if there are any exemptions - and the answer is yes. What are the Exemptions? There are some exemptions that don't have to be reported. These are routine expenses and include: business travel phone bills...
Payroll and Payroll Services in the Election News
Workers on zero-hours contracts?could be given the right to request fixed hours. Okay, it's not technically payroll and payroll services that are in the election news. As outsourced payroll service providers, it's our job to make sure that people are paid the right amount, on time and that all Government/PAYE/HMRC legislation is adhered to. Legislation changes all the time, and there us a strong chance that legislation surrounding zero-hour contracts could change, post election A...
Payroll Services and Employment Allowance
Is Your Company Claiming Employment Allowance? If you are an employer then you could claim up to £3,000 a year off your National Insurance bill if you're an employer. But did you know about it? And even if you did, are you claiming it? It makes sense to take advantage of it. Here at J L P Payroll Services. We can help. What is the Employment Allowance and How Does it Work? The Employment Allowance scheme was introduced to encourage small firms to take on more employees and thereby encourage...
