Christmas is a time of giving but keeping the tax office off the gift list may require some careful planning. We take a look at what is allowed and what may trip up the unwary.

From 1 October 2024, it is illegal for employers to withhold tips from staff. A new code of practice has been published for businesses.

For an employer, offering a salary sacrifice arrangement can be an attractive incentive for employees and a tax efficient way of rewarding key individuals.

Are your most talented employees leaving? Are the perfect candidates choosing jobs elsewhere? If so, it may be time to think about the overall benefit package that you are offering. 

Healthy and productive staff members are invaluable to employers. who, since the pandemic, are often looking for ways they can help improve employee wellbeing.  

When taking on an apprentice, there are many considerations. This includes national minimum wage considerations which employers often overlook. 

The National Living Wage for workers aged 23 and over will rise to above £11 per hour for the first time with effect from 1 April 2024.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, will present the Autumn Statement to Parliament on 22 November 2023.

As part of National Payroll Week, we take a look at the top mistakes employers make in dealing with their payroll and suggest ways to avoid them.