Introducing The Ultimate Guide to UK Statutory Payments in 2024 Understanding your rights as an employee is crucial, especially when it comes to statutory payments. These payments are government-mandated and designed to provide financial support during significant life events, such as illness, maternity, paternity, adoption, or bereavement. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need […]
Introduction Cycling to work is a lifestyle change that can improve your well-being, save you money and help protect the environment. With the Cycle to Work Scheme and cycling trends, now is the perfect time to start cycling. Personal Stories: Real-Life Stories Through Cycling to Work Sarah, a marketing executive, swapped her car for a […]
Are you aware of Labour's planned changes to employee rights? The new Labour government has introduced several reforms designed to improve workers' rights. These changes aim to ensure fair treatment, job security, and better pay for all employees. Here's what you need to know about Labour's planned changes to employee rights and how they could […]
What exactly is the National Living Wage, and how does it affect you? If you're over 23 and working in the UK, it's the minimum hourly wage you're entitled to. Read on to understand why it's important. FAQ Q: What is the current rate?A: As of April 2024, the NLW rate is £11.44 per hour. […]
Auto-enrolment is a crucial aspect of workplace pensions, requiring employers to automatically enroll employees into pension schemes. Non-compliance with these duties can result in fines. This short article guides you with what to do if you receive an auto-enrolment fine and how to appeal a Pension Regulator Fine. FAQ Q1: What are auto-enrolment fines? Auto-enrolment […]
Are you looking for ways to maximize your retirement savings while reducing your tax bill? How to save on taxes with salary sacrifice pensions: your ultimate guide to boosting your retirement fund and enjoying tax savings. This comprehensive guide will explain how salary sacrifice pensions work, the benefits they offer, and how you can make […]
Introduction Thank you for reading our article on how to apply for tax-free childcare? Before we go any further, we need to point out that Tax-Free Childcare is only best if you can't get other state help – so check if you're eligible for free nursery hours or benefits first. If you think you may […]
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 […]
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The Spring Budget 2024 introduces pivotal changes to national insurance contributions for employees and changes to the High Income Child Benefit Charge. At Crystal we understand the importance of staying ahead of these changes and hope this article will give you some insight into what these changes actually mean for you. National Insurance Adjustments: What […]
New rules on calculating holidays for irregular hours and part-year workers will soon be introduced, with the aim of ensuring that holidays accrued are proportionate to hours worked. Read on for answers to your key questions on this new development. Who will be affected? Irregular hours worker: Someone whose contract states that their working hours […]
So you’ve started your own business and realize you need to employ someone, (congratulations by the way, on getting this far, it’s a achievement in it’s own right). Employing someone for the first time is a big step and there’s a lot to consider, interviewing people, their suitability for the role, employers insurance, training, HR, […]
