Category Archives: Employment & Payroll

New funding boost for young people

New funding boost for young people

10th February 2021 Posted by -

The government has announced a new £1,000 cash bonus to encourage employers to take on new trainees. The traineeship scheme supports young people to

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Employing staff - alexander accountancy Burton on Trent

Employing domestic staff

10th December 2020 Posted by -

When you employ someone to work in your home it is your responsibility to meet the employee's rights and deduct the correct amount of tax from their salary. This can include employees such as a nanny, housekeeper, gardener or carer. The rules are

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New advisory fuel rates published

New advisory fuel rates published

3rd December 2020 Posted by -

Advisory fuel rates are intended to reflect actual average fuel costs and are updated quarterly. The rates can be used by employers who reimburse employees for business travel in their company cars or where employees are required to repay the cost of

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Confirmation of Minimum Wage increases 2021

Confirmation of Minimum Wage increases 2021

3rd December 2020 Posted by -

The Chancellor used the recent Spending Review to confirm that increased National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates will come into effect on 1 April 2021. From 1 April 2021, the National Living Wage will increase by 19p to £8.91. This

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