If you’ve worked in the UK, you’ve encountered national insurance. National insurance is paid by all employees, employers and those who are self-employed. Employees pay it on their wages, employers pay extra contributions for their staff and the self-employed pay it on their profits. Recently, changes have been announced that will alter national insurance paid […]
For businesses that take on temporary employees, an umbrella service is designed to help both the employer and employee. This service includes processing pay and maximising benefits. Read on to find out what this service is about. What is Umbrella service? First and foremost, it is a type of payroll service for businesses that take […]
When carrying out the disciplinary process at the workplace, it must comply with a fair procedure. It is a legal requirement that all employers must comply with the procedures. Here is a guide about fair treatment and disciplinary processes at work. What is the disciplinary procedure? This is when you have to deal with employee […]
When it comes to work, an employee’s mental health and well-being matters. A program was created to tackle this issue called employer assistance program. This blog would be discussing why these programmes are beneficial. What is an employer assistance program? Employer assistance programmes are designed to resolve employee personal issues which might affect their performance […]
The pandemic has caused many employees to work from home during the lockdown. Now that restrictions have eased off, employees will start to go back to work in September. This is a guide about what employers need to include when employees start to return to the office. What employers should consider when returning to the […]
Understanding the different types of payroll schemes can be both a complicated and confusing task. It is to best opt for the one which is best suited for you and your employees in order to unlock savings, enjoy a smooth and cost-effective payroll system. This blog will cover the differences between PAYE (Pay-As-You-Earn) and Umbrella […]
Anything involving the handling and distribution of money is susceptible to errors as well as fraud. It is most commonly seen when employees falsely boost the amount that they should be paid. These actions may have costly consequences, and even damage a company’s reputation. This blog will go through the possible errors and frauds in […]
It can be difficult when managing payroll, there will also be a few mistakes that may have been made. Happie Group is one of the UK’s leading payroll companies offering a range of payroll services. Payroll may seem like a simple task but it requires strong attention to detail. The way to define payroll, payroll […]
Processing payroll can be complicated sometimes and may result in some consequences if employees are not paid. Read on to find out what the functions of payroll are and how it can help your business. What is Payroll? Firstly, it is an essential part of every business. It is used by employers to pay their […]
Here’s everything you need to know about the National Minimum Wage. What is the National Minimum Wage? The National Minimum Wage is the minimum pay per hour almost all workers are entitled to. The minimum wage a worker should get depends on their age and if they’re an apprentice. Minimum wage calculators can be used […]