Redundancy During Maternity Leave: The Correct Process (and What You Must Pay)
Making an employee redundant while they are on maternity leave is one of the most legally sensitive situations an employer can face. It can be lawful — but only if the redundancy is genuine, the process is fair, and maternity leave plays absolutely no part in the decision. Get it wrong, and you risk claims for automatic unfair […]
How Payroll Handles Advances, Loans, and Pay in Lieu
(Or: “Yes, You Can Be Paid Early — But Payroll Needs Rules”) At some point in every business, payroll gets the ask. “Can they have some money early?”“We’ll just loan them a bit — payroll can sort it, right?”“They’re leaving, so can we just pay them everything they’re owed in one go?” And payroll smiles politely […]
What Happens If Employee Bank Details Are Wrong on Payday?
(Or: “Why One Wrong Digit Can Ruin Everyone’s Morning”) There are very few phrases guaranteed to strike fear into a payroll professional’s heart. One of them is: “My pay hasn’t gone in.” Closely followed by: “I think my bank details might be wrong.” When employee bank details are incorrect on payday, things can unravel quickly. […]
How Does Payroll Work for Employees Working Overseas?
(Or: “Just Because They’ve Got a Different View Outside the Office Window Doesn’t Mean Payroll Stops Caring”) At some point, many businesses find themselves asking: “They’re still our employee… but they’re working abroad. How does payroll work now?” This usually comes up because of: And while the working location may change, payroll rules don’t simply […]
How Do Payroll Rules Apply to Secondments?
(Or: “Same Employee, Different Desk — Payroll Still Needs to Know What’s Going On”) Secondments sound deceptively simple. “We’re just sending them to another team.”“They’re still employed by us.”“It’s temporary — what could possibly go wrong?” From a business point of view, secondments are a great way to share skills, cover gaps, or give someone […]