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September 4, 2024

Payrolling of Benefit in Kind

In this special update for National Payroll Week, we explore the payrolling of benefits, which is set to become mandatory in April 2026. What are the common benefits in kind and what does it mean when it becomes mandatory?

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September 2, 2024

A Day in the Life of a HR & Payroll Assistant

It’s National Payroll Week and over the course of this week we’ll share some insights into all things payroll to celebrate our payroll colleagues and what they do to ensure everyone gets paid correctly and on time. We're kicking off with a 'Day in Life' feature of a HR & Payroll Assistant.

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2024 Teachers’ Pay Award Announced

The Government has now announced the proposed increases to pay for Teachers in maintained Schools from September 2024. On 29th July the Government published the independent School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) report, including their recommendations on Teachers’ pay.

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Implications for HR and employment following UK election

Stay informed about the implications for HR and employment practices following the UK election in 2024. Learn about Labour's proposed reforms and the potential changes in the workplace landscape.

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New Disability Confident Guide published

Discover the new Disability Confident Guide offering practical advice for supporting disabled employees in the workplace. Learn about legal responsibilities, reasonable adjustments, recruitment, and more.

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Case Update

A recent judgement by the Employment Tribunal sees possibly the largest award for disability discrimination being made in a public sector case.

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Police Force Delays

We have recently reported on significant delays to the processing times of some DBS enhanced applications in relation to Local Police Force checks. The situation remains unchanged with ‘aged cases’ continuing to impact processing times.

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Paternity leave for Bereaved Partners Bill - passed into law

The Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024 passed into law on 24th May 2024.

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Payroll Preparation for September 2024

September is a peak month supporting our customers with their return to school and one item we don’t want you worrying about is your payroll!

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Update: Senior Supervisory Assistant rate for Teachers undertaking lunchtime supervision

The Local Authority has confirmed the new Senior Supervisory Assistant rate to be paid to teachers undertaking lunchtime duties in Kent Maintained Schools.

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Teachers’ Pay Review Body Update

With the General Election now having been called for July 4th there has been speculation as to what impact this might have on the annual teachers’ pay review process.

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Staff Care Services

What is counselling and how can it help?

Did you know? At Staff Care Services our comprehensive employee assistance programme Support Line offers full contract customers the option of accessing counselling sessions through a simple self-referral process.

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