Employer Guides

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.

Employer NI 2026/27: 15% on earnings above £5,000/year. Full rate tables, secondary threshold, Employment Allowance (£10,500), worked examples and free calculator.

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.

Employment Allowance is £10,500 for 2025/26 — no turnover cap. Check if your business qualifies, how to claim through payroll, and how much you can offset against employer NI.

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.

Learn how salary sacrifice (salary exchange) for pensions works. Calculate your NI savings as an employer and understand the benefits for employees.

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

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