Temporary changes to fit notes

Temporary changes to fit notes

For Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), where employees go off sick on or after 10 December 2021, employers can only ask employees for proof of sickness (such as a fit note) after 28 days of sickness (including non-working days) instead of the usual 7 days.

Health and Social Care Levy

Health and Social Care Levy

A summary of the PM’s statement on Health and Social Care, the introduction of the 1.25% Health and Social Care Levy from April 2022 and the lifetime cap on care costs of £86k from Oct 2023.

Off Payroll Working Guide

Off Payroll Working Guide

A guide to the new off payroll working rules, effective from 6 April 2021 and the actions personal service company directors may need to take.

Recover COVID-19 Statutory Sick Pay

Recover COVID-19 Statutory Sick Pay

Recover the costs of paying COVID-19 Statutory Sick Pay using HMRC’s online service. The service allows employers with less than 250 staff to apply to recover the costs of paying coronavirus -related Statutory Sick Pay for two weeks. The rebate is worth almost £200 per employee.

Make a claim under CJRS

Make a claim under CJRS

You have written agreements from your furloughed workers. They have been furloughed for at least 3 weeks and they were on an RTI submission for your PAYE payroll to HMRC on or before 19 March. Now you want to make a claim under CJRS.