Holiday pay stories
Growing payroll mistakes can now trigger fines, back-payments and board scrutiny in manufacturing as super rules and labour hire reforms bite.
Navigating the festive season's expenses can challenge young businesses, but strategic planning and cost savings can ensure a prosperous holiday period.
Ciphr has launched its new cloud-based payroll software, Ciphr payroll, designed to streamline processes for UK businesses and reduce manual tasks.
CAPSLOCK has unveiled 'Deploy', a service aimed at bridging the looming cyber skills gap in UK organisations as staffing shortages rise to 67% in 2024.
More than 10,000 people have signed a petition as the incoming Government moves to repeal the workplace deals before Christmas.
Businesses face higher payroll costs from Friday as New Zealand’s adult minimum wage rises to GBP £21.20 an hour, with training rates also increasing.
Small firms can avoid a holiday cash squeeze by chasing invoices early, boosting stock and hiring staff before demand peaks.
Busy tradies in New Zealand risk cash-flow headaches unless they tighten invoicing, GST and PAYE routines now, says Fergus founder Dan Pollard.
Workers may be due a different day off this Christmas as Mondayisation shifts Saturday and Sunday public holidays depending on rosters.
Better freight services and more reliable trains are set to follow, as the funding also covers new ferries and ageing locomotives.
Risk-averse directors could face personal liability as Worksafe New Zealand weighs tougher action after a worker was left quadriplegic.
Digital monitoring, AI and online platforms are heightening stress, blurring boundaries and complicating safety rules for workers, experts warn.
Employers face penalties if they miss the Holidays Act notice rules before sending staff on festive closedown or leave.
Complexity of working arrangements and different business models means a one size fits all approach is not possible.
Shanton Fashion's debt crisis deepens, with a reported £4.4m asset shortfall as creditors face a dire decision.
