Coronavirus has impacted working life in unprecedented ways. Naturally, employers want guidance during these challenging times. In this blog post, we will answer the most common questions circulating in relation to pension auto-enrolment for furloughed staff including what is expected of employers during the Covid-19 pandemic.
As part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the government announced the furlough scheme in order to reduce the number of people made redundant during lockdown. This job retention scheme allows all employers with employees on a PAYE scheme to designate them as ‘furloughed’ in the case that their business has been significantly impacted by the coronavirus. This scheme is scheduled to run until the 30th June 2020, however, this may be extended depending on the circumstances.
A recent study has revealed that the new generation of workers want to have more control over how they are paid, so much so that they will turn down job offers if this isn’t an option.
The UK government has announced the launch of a review into off-payroll working rules in order to address concerns from businesses and affected individuals about how the rules will be implemented.
Businesses are being warned about two new payroll email scams targeting busy employees during the festive season.
Most HR departments are looking for new and unique ways to increase employee engagement by creating positive experiences. While such gimmicks as free breakfast Fridays and fruit bowls are great ways to show your staff you care, many businesses are guilty of ignoring what is possibly the most important touch point between company and employee; payroll.
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DE, Accountant
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Commercial Cleaning Company, Hampshire (615 employees)
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Care Home Group, Dorset (500 employees)
“Essential Payroll has been our payroll office for over 4 years. Everyone that I have dealt with at Essential Payroll has been extremely professional and helpful in dealing with our payrolls. They offer immediate assistance and provide answers to questions we may have. They offer great processing service with payroll being calculated accurately, paid on time and all government forms submitted in timely manner.”
Bar/Restaurant Group, Dorset (75 employees)
“Dorset Commercial Cleaning have worked with Essential Payroll since we started the business three years ago. I can honestly say I wouldn’t know how we’d live without them. Their expertise and guidance was fundamental to us setting up an efficient and swift payroll system and their flexibility and helpful attitude over the last three years has allowed us to concentrate on delivering outstanding service to our clients safe in the knowledge that payroll is happening perfectly."
James Lattimer, Dorset Commercial Cleaning
