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Michael McAllister

Michael McAllister

Partner & Head of Payroll Services

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01 September 2022

  • Payroll Services
Payroll: More than just a payslip

The thought of leading a business can seem like an uphill battle and many people worry at the idea of payroll, believing it to be time-consuming and a labyrinth of legislation. We can confirm that it is – so it’s vital not to underestimate the importance of your payroll function!

Michael McAllister

Michael McAllister

Partner & Head of Payroll Services

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15 February 2022

  • Payroll Services
Do you know your staff’s entitlement for the additional bank holiday this year?

Did you know that employees do not have a statutory right to bank holiday entitlement? It is dependent on the terms of the employment contract, so the wording used is important as it will determine who is and isn’t entitled to additional days off such as the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday.

Michael McAllister

Michael McAllister

Partner & Head of Payroll Services

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17 December 2021

  • Payroll Services
Emergency legislation passed on Statutory Sick Pay (Medical Evidence) Regulations 2021

As part of the Government’s efforts to free up GP time to prioritise the COVID-19 vaccine booster programme, new temporary legislation has been passed to increase the period of time that an employee can be off work sick without a medical note.

Michael McAllister

Michael McAllister

Partner & Head of Payroll Services

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30 November 2021

  • Payroll Services
Running your payroll early for Christmas – what you need to know

For many employers, paying their staff early for Christmas is something which they will seek to do. However, it’s not as easy as it seems. Michael McAllister, Head of Payroll Services, takes you through what you need to know:

Michael McAllister

Michael McAllister

Partner & Head of Payroll Services

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24 March 2021

  • Payroll Services
Make sure you’re prepared for the payroll year end

With the payroll year end fast approaching, employers in the UK have a number of areas to consider ahead of April 2021 to ensure they are up to date and in line with current - and changing - legislation.

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