Employer Guides

Employer NI runs at 15% on wages above £5,000 per employee in 2026/27. See how much you'll actually owe with worked examples for common salaries — plus Employment Allowance and how to reduce your bill.

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.

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.

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

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

Most UK employers with a PAYE bill can claim up to £10,500 off their Employer NI in 2026/27. Check eligibility in 2 minutes — including single-director companies, recent changes, and how to claim through payroll.

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

From April 2025: employer NI rose to 15%, the secondary threshold was cut to £5,000/year. Calculate your increased costs and check your Employment Allowance entitlement.

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

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.

From April 2025, employer NI rose from 13.8% to 15% and the secondary threshold dropped from £9,100 to £5,000. Full 2025/26 rate tables, salary-by-salary cost increases, and Employment Allowance changes.