Redundancy pay and tax

by | Sep 26, 2024 | Employment & Payroll

There is a tax-free limit of £30,000 for redundancy pay regardless of whether it is your statutory redundancy payment or a higher payment from your employer. If you have been employed for two years or more and are made redundant, you are usually...

Employing an apprentice

by | Sep 12, 2024 | Employment & Payroll

There are special rules to observe when employing an apprentice in the UK. Basically, an apprentice takes part in a structured training program that combines working with studying. Apprentices gain practical experience while earning a wage and working towards a...

Claim tax deduction for working from home

by | Aug 29, 2024 | Employment & Payroll

Employees who are working from home may be eligible to claim a tax deduction on certain work-related bills. If their employer does not cover these expenses or allowances, they can claim tax relief directly from HMRC. You can claim tax relief if you are required to...

Checking employees DBS certificates

by | Aug 15, 2024 | Employment & Payroll

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is an executive non-departmental public body sponsored by the Home Office. The DBS helps employers across the public, private, and voluntary sectors make safer hiring decisions by identifying individuals who might not be...