Payroll & HR Finance Guides
Guides on employer NI contributions, pension auto-enrolment, employment allowance, SSP, maternity pay, and payroll compliance for UK businesses.
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Employment Allowance 2026/27: Claim £10,500 Off NI
Claim up to £10,500 off your employer NI bill with Employment Allowance. Covers eligibility criteria, connected companies rules, and step-by-step claiming.
UK Employer NI Rates 2026/27: 15% Rate & Thresholds Guide
Employer NI is 15% on earnings above the £5,000 threshold. See 2026/27 rates, worked examples, and how to claim up to £10,500 off with Employment Allowance.
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SSP Changes April 2026: Day-One Sick Pay [Employer Guide]
From 6 April 2026, SSP is payable from day one, the Lower Earnings Limit is abolished, and a new 80% AWE cap applies. Here is what UK employers need to know and do before the changes take effect.
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Workplace Pension Auto-Enrolment: UK Employer Guide [2026]
Every UK employer must automatically enrol eligible workers into a workplace pension scheme. This guide covers your duties, contribution rates, who you must enrol, how to handle opt-outs, and what happens if you get it wrong.
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) 2026: Rates, Rules & Employer Guide
Complete guide to Statutory Sick Pay in 2026: current rates, eligibility criteria, waiting days, and step-by-step administration for UK employers.
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