The National Minimum Wage Act was put in place in 1998 to guarantee a minimum income for employees per hour. The hourly rate is dependent on the employee’s age and if they are participating in a working apprenticeship. It is has been announced in April 2013 that there is to be a rise in the minimum wage, with a 12p increase per hour for over 21’s (1.9%) and a 4p rise for under 18’s. This came as a surprise to some, with the minimum wage for young people not rising in the last financial year. … [Read more...]
Well Done Andy Murray
A massive Well Done to Andy Murray from everyone at ePayMe … [Read more...]
Bribery Act – Industry Information
It has become more and more familiar of late that we are asked for a ‘rebate’ for the services of which we provide to our employees by agencies offering out our services. I’m not talking high volumes, but the number has grown quite significantly over the past year. I, therefore, want to take a couple of minutes of your time explaining the complexity of rebates and the potential threat these offer to your business. Click here to read more … [Read more...]
ePayMe – Competition
Remember to like us on Facebook, to be entered into our FREE competition, with a iPad Mini up for grabs every month. Good Luck and remember 'You've got to be in it to win it' Click here to visit our facebook page … [Read more...]
ePayMe Competition
Make Sure you take part in our latest competition. Simply like our facebook pages (ePayMe) & (Team ePayMe) and be in with a chance of winning some prizes. Click Here to find out More … [Read more...]
Are you with the right payroll company ?
As Henderson Loggie are appointed as liquidators for another payroll company Employ-E, after HMRC seeks £58 Million. Ensuring you are with the right payroll provider is even more important. It has been mentioned that Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has submitted a claim to the liquidators of Employ-E for £58 million in unpaid TAX, and penalties of their contractors. Employ-E is the second company owned by David Allen which has gone into liquidation in recent weeks, with Legitas Group … [Read more...]
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks (previously CRB checks)
Over the past few months there have been some changes put in place by the Government regarding The Criminal Records Bureau Department. We are familiar with the CRB checks that are performed by employees that work within certain sectors. However in the recent months The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) has joined forces with The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) to create a new department called Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). With a change in departments the CRB checks has had a change … [Read more...]
New Life – Raising money for special care baby units
ePayMe are delighted to inform you that we have chosen to support New Life Special Care Babies Charity - Raising Money for Special Care Baby Units throughout the UK. Throughout the UK around 80,000 babies every year are unfortunately born premature or requiring some form of medical attention. New Life Special Care Babies Charity is dedicated to helping in any way they can. Raising money and gaining support throughout the year to help special care baby units and in turn helping in the survival … [Read more...]
Clamp down on TAX avoidance
Alexander tightens noose on TAX avoidance as Legitas Group goes bust. The government believes that some recruitment agencies are using these structures to avoid paying income tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for their UK-based workers. Announcing a number of proposals to stamp out this practice. Danny Alexander (Liberal Democrats) states: “The rule is simple: if you employ people in the UK, you need to pay tax and National Insurance in the UK. We will make sure you do that.” - … [Read more...]
“Going Halves” with Employers keeps workers in auto-enrolment scheme, says NEST
Since October 2012 Auto-Enrolment has been put in place, a way for employees to begin to save for retirement, actioned by individual employers. This plan has been started by the larger companies, with the smaller companies following suit over the next 6 years. The Department of Work and Pensions initially said that up to 11 million workers would be automatically enrolled in a workplace pension. NEST (National Employment Savings Trust) is a leader in the contribution pension scheme, offering … [Read more...]