Employer Guides

Every cost of employing someone in the UK for 2026/27: employer NI, pension, SSP, SMP, holiday pay, and NMW. Free calculators for each. Updated for the new tax year.

The 2026 UK bank holiday dates create some exceptional leave opportunities. Use 3 days at Christmas to get 10 days off, or 4 days at Easter for a 10-day break. Full ranked guide.

UK workers get 5.6 weeks (28 days) statutory paid holiday. See part-time & pro-rata entitlement, bank holiday rules, and how holiday pay works for 2026/27.

All UK National Insurance rates and thresholds for 2026/27 — Class 1 employee and employer, Class 1A, and Class 4 self-employed at 6%.

Employer National Insurance 2026/27: 15% above £5,000, category letters, under-21 and apprentice thresholds, Class 1A, Employment Allowance £10,500.

Everything employers need to know about SSP changes from April 2026. Day-one SSP, no earnings floor, £123.25/week rate, and cost impact analysis.

A complete breakdown of employment costs in the UK for 2026/27, including NI, pension, and hidden costs that employers often overlook.

How salary sacrifice works for UK pensions: reduce gross salary, employer and employee both save National Insurance. Includes worked examples, NI savings tables, and when it's not worth it.

Understand the difference between SSP and company sick pay. Learn your legal obligations and how to design a competitive sick pay policy.

Understand workplace pension contribution rates, qualifying earnings, and auto-enrolment duties. Includes comparison of pension scheme types.

Employment Allowance 2026/27 explained: how much you can claim off your employer NI bill, who's eligible, and how to claim. Free guide + calculator.

Learn how to calculate SSP for your employees with worked examples. Updated for 2026/27: SSP from day 1 at £123.25/week, no earnings floor.

Beyond salary: discover every cost involved in hiring a UK employee. From NI and pension to recruitment, training, and workspace costs.

Learn how to calculate holiday entitlement for part-time workers in the UK. Covers pro-rata calculations, bank holidays, and common employer mistakes.