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  • What does Pro Rata mean?

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    What does Pro Rata mean?

    When it comes to paying staff, employers must ensure the right amounts are given – especially for those not on full-time contracts. Pro rata ensures these employees are compensated correctly; and that includes wages, holidays, and benefits.

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  • How to Calculate Pro Rata

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    How to Calculate Pro Rata

    When it comes to paying staff, employers have a legal responsibility to ensure the right amounts are given. For some employees, this means making additional calculations to work out their wage and salary.

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  • What is Agricultural Property Relief

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    What is Agricultural Property Relief?

    During the 2024’s Autumn Budget, the government spoke about providing better support for small family farm businesses. This led to the reformation of agricultural property relief (APR). Not only does the relief offer financial aid, but it builds long-term support for smaller farming businesses – helping them navigate through economic and environmental fluctuations.

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  • How to Calculate Statutory Sick Pay

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    How to Calculate Statutory Sick Pay

    It’s normal for employees to be off work sick every once in a while. No matter what their reasons are, it’s important to follow the correct steps when it comes to paying Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). Let’s look at how to offer this payment to employees who are too ill to work.

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    How to Implement an Effective EAP Programme

    Read our guide on EAP’s. Discover what they are, what they include, and the benefits it can bring to your company.

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Blog articles

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  • small business

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    Chancellor calls for investment in small business

    In the latest round of schmoozing investors, the Chancellor has met with business leaders to call for more investment in small businesses and start-ups.

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  • wellbeing

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    Employers have a key role to play in the wellbeing of their workers

    If current trends continue, economic inactivity due to sickness could hit 4.3 million by the end of this Parliament and one step in the right direction would be for the Government to cut business taxes for those employers that prioritise and invest in the health and wellbeing of their workers.

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  • parental leave

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    Deloitte equalises paid 26-week parental leave

    Big Four firm Deloitte is the first of the major accountants to introduce an equal family leave policy so new parents will be eligible for 26 weeks’ fully paid leave

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  • Overpayment of Wages

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    Almost a quarter of employees fail to flag overpayments to their employers

    Some 11% of office workers said they had been overpaid by their employer, according to a survey by the Global Payroll Association (GPA). And the majority informed their employers, with 77% saying they told their employer about the overpayment

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  • shop workers pay

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    Shop workers win equal pay claim

    Following a six-year legal case, more than 3500 current and former store staff of national fashion retailer Next have won their fight for equal pay

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Free downloads

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  • Free Download

    This employment law guide explores the basics of workplace pensions and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.

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