Employer Guides

Employer NI is 15% on wages above £5,000/year from April 2026. Full rate tables by age group, secondary threshold explained, Employment Allowance eligibility (£10,500), and worked examples for common salaries.

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.

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.

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

Employment Allowance lets eligible employers reduce their NI bill by up to £10,500 in 2026/27 — no turnover cap. Check eligibility, how to claim through payroll, and how much you can save.

Employer NI rose to 15% and the threshold dropped to £5,000 from April 2025 — these rates continue into 2026/27. Calculate your increased costs and check Employment Allowance eligibility.

Employer NI is 15% on wages above £5,000/year from April 2026. Full rate tables by age group, secondary threshold explained, Employment Allowance eligibility (£10,500), and worked examples for common salaries.