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 statutory holiday entitlement is 5.6 weeks (28 days) for full-time workers. Part-time pro-rata, bank holiday rules, holiday pay calculation, and carry-over explained.

UK NI rates 2026/27: employees pay 8% on £12,570–£50,270 (2% above). Employers pay 15% above £5,000. Full threshold tables and salary examples.

Complete UK National Insurance rates for 2026/27 — employer and employee thresholds, percentages and a free calculator. Updated for the new tax year.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Employer NI rose to 15%, threshold fell to £5,000 from April 2025. Full 2025/26 rate tables and salary examples. See also: 2026/27 rates.