Planning your holidays in advance? Knowing the UK bank holidays for 2024, 2025, and 2026 will help you make the most of your time off. This guide provides a detailed list of all the bank holidays in England, along with tips on how to enjoy them. UK Bank Holidays 2024 Remaining 2024 Holidays UK Bank […]
In recent years, there's been a sharp rise in HMRC telephone scams, with fraudsters impersonating HMRC. These HMRC scam calls often involve fake tax refunds or threats of legal action to trick individuals and businesses into sharing personal or financial information. It’s important to stay alert and know how to spot these scams to protect […]
Understanding whether a worker is employed or self-employed is a crucial task for businesses in the UK. Misclassifying a worker can lead to significant penalties from HMRC, along with back payments and potential legal action. The HMRC tool for checking if someone is employed or self-employed provides an easy way to clarify a worker’s status. […]
Auto enrolment remains a vital aspect of the UK’s workplace pension system, and with the changes introduced in 2024, it’s essential for employers to stay compliant. Whether you’re managing a large or small business, this guide walks you through the key updates, the benefits of payroll integration, and how to streamline your processes. What’s New […]
Introduction As your company grows, it’s essential to stay competitive with benefit packages while maintaining cost efficiencies. At Crystal, we wanted to dive into this in more detail and give you some practical ideas and tips for using salary sacrifice schemes, which offer a great opportunity to achieve both goals. With these schemes, you can […]
The 2024 National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) changes took effect on 1 April 2024. For employers managing large or complex workforces, ensuring compliance is critical to avoid penalties and maintain smooth payroll operations. This article outlines the current NMW rates and offers key compliance strategies, helping you stay on the right […]
