Bradford Factor: how to use it without creating problems
The Bradford Factor measures frequent short absences. Useful as a trigger for conversation, but dangerous if applied without considering disability, pregnancy, or mental health. Here is how to use it responsibly.
GDPR for employers: handling employee data correctly
Employers are data controllers for employee data under UK GDPR. A guide to lawful bases, special category data, retention periods, data subject access requests, and breach reporting.
HR policy management: which policies are legally required
Some HR policies are legally required, some are strongly recommended. A guide to which policies every employer must have and which are good practice.
DBS checks: when you need them and how to manage renewals
DBS checks: four levels, who needs which, how to manage renewals, and what to do with a disclosure. A guide for employers in regulated sectors.
Right to work checks: the complete employer guide
Right to work checks are mandatory before employment begins. A complete guide to manual checks, online checks, IDVT, document retention, and re-checks.
Payroll errors: how to correct them before HMRC notices
Payroll errors: how to correct overpayments, underpayments, wrong tax codes, NI category mistakes, and late FPS submissions before HMRC takes action.
Running your first payroll: a step-by-step guide
Running payroll for the first time: HMRC registration, collecting employee data, calculating gross pay and deductions, submitting RTI, paying employees and HMRC.
Payroll for part-time employees: pro-rata calculations
Part-time employees have the same rights as full-time, calculated pro-rata. How to calculate salary, holiday, pension, statutory pay, and bonuses for part-time staff.
Salary sacrifice schemes: tax advantages and pitfalls
Salary sacrifice reduces gross pay in exchange for benefits, saving income tax and NI for employee and employer. The advantages and the pitfalls worth knowing before you set one up.
Holiday pay calculations after the Harpur Trust ruling
The Harpur Trust Supreme Court ruling says 12.07% holiday pay is wrong for term-time and irregular workers. The correct method uses a 52-week rolling average. Here is how it works.
Scottish and Welsh tax rates: differences employers need to know
Scotland has six income tax bands with rates up to 48%. Wales currently matches England. What employers with Scottish or Welsh employees need to apply in payroll.
Attachment of earnings orders: how to process them
Employers must comply with Attachment of Earnings Orders or face contempt of court. A guide to AEO types, priority order, protected earnings, and the step-by-step deduction process.