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Gross pay vs. net pay: What's the difference?

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Whether you employ hourly or salaried workers, you must understand the difference between gross and net pay. Understanding how certain deductions and your tax obligations factor into both gross and net pay can help you run a smooth payroll process.

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Fiscal drag: how can employers offset the challenges of a difficult economy?

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The frozen tax thresholds could see some employees ‘dragged’ into paying more tax and have less disposable income as a result. Employers should ask employees about their financial pressures to understand how to support them. A salary sacrifice arrangement can support employees who are dealing with the impact of fiscal drag.

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A Guide to Calculating Pensionable Earnings for Employers

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For employers, determining the contributions to a workplace pension scheme depends on the pensionable earnings of their employees. Explaining pensionable earnings Pensionable earnings are crucial for employers in determining the amount to be paid into their employees pensions. It encompasses all the additional earnings mentioned above.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Auto Enrolment Pensions for Employers

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For employers, setting up an auto-enrolment pension plan for your staff is a must. Understanding Auto Enrolment At its core, auto enrolment means establishing a pension system by the employer for the benefit of their employees. Auto Enrolment vs. Salary Sacrifice Salary sacrifice is a distinct concept from auto enrolment.

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Buyer’s guide to home technology schemes

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The payments can be made either through a salary sacrifice arrangement from gross pay or from a net pay arrangement. Caboodle, an Access company, runs its net pay scheme in conjunction with Currys. They then pay back the voucher through net salary deductions over the agreed period of time.

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What will employee motivation look like in 2024?

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From ongoing talent shortages and retention challenges to changing working patterns and the current move to lure hybrid and remote workers back to the office, one thing is certain; motivation, recognition and reward will be key for employers. Wellbeing ticks both boxes.

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Clear costs are key component of Stephenson Harwood’s company car scheme

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Law firm Stephenson Harwood has offered a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme to its 700 employees through provider Tusker since 2022. What’s important is that quote breaks down very clearly how much their net pay will be after the sacrifice, based on their tax code and earnings year to date. So it is all very transparent.”

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