Payroll

The Conservatives pledge a further 2p cut to employees' national insurance contribution in their general election manifesto today.

A Ministry of Defence hack has led to the personal details of some current and former staff being exposed.

Personnel Today provides an HR checklist of things to do in April 2024, as new employment laws come into force in the UK.

Almost 10,000 Asda employees have received incorrect payslips due to a payroll error, with some missing up to two weeks' wages.

Manchester United accidentally sent out personal HR details of 167 casual workers, who are now seeking compensation.

Surrey County Council has apologised to employees after an error with its £30m payroll system saw staff paid the wrong wages.

The Department for Business and Trade yesterday published a list of 524 employers who have collectively left 172,000 workers a combined £16m out of pocket.

There are huge risks in trusting the computer system to be always right – an illogical position currently backed up by UK law. If we are to avoid future scandals such as the Post Office vs the sub-postmasters there must be fundamental technology change – or employees and franchisees will continue to be at risk.

A payroll error of the ages has come to light, which involves a character who no doubt would have used his superhuman agility and strength to retrieve his earnings…

Government's surprise cut in employees' national insurance contributions takes effect from Saturday 6 January 2024.

A new 'advanced' tax band is to be created for higher earners in Scotland, while those on top salaries will see their income tax increase.

MPs vote through a new bill that allows for national insurance changes in January 2024.

An employment lawyer says new holiday pay regulations that were hoped to simplify calculations for irregular hours workers are problematic.

A research project by Nest Insights showed that requiring employees to opt out of saving boosted participation.

The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals and providers of earned wage access schemes launch a code of practice for their services.