Hiring and Onboarding Employees

When your employee tells you they have another job, it's natural to wonder what this means for your payroll duties. The good news is that in most cases, you simply continue running your payroll as normal — but there are some specific situations where you'll need to take extra steps, particularly...

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Employing children and young workers in the UK comes with specific rules designed to protect their wellbeing, education, and safety. These regulations vary depending on the child's age and affect everything from working hours to payroll obligations. Understanding these requirements is essential if...

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When you employ a company director — whether that's yourself or someone else — PAYE and National Insurance operate differently from standard employees. Directors' National Insurance is calculated on their total annual earnings rather than what they're paid in each individual pay period. This...

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Hiring someone from overseas involves specific payroll obligations that differ from employing UK residents. You must verify their right to work, operate PAYE correctly from day one, and apply the correct National Insurance rules based on where they've come from and how long th...

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If you employ harvest workers, domestic staff like nannies or housekeepers, or au pairs, you may have different payroll obligations than those for standard employees. Some casual arrangements allow simplified reporting, but many require full PAYE compliance, including register...

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When you take on a new employee, there are several essential steps you must complete to stay compliant with HMRC and ensure your employee is paid correctly. This article walks you through the key requirements, from collecting the right paperwork to reporting to HMRC and setting up payroll records.

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