Navigating The Latest Legislative Changes in Payroll | PQT March

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Everything You NEED To Know About the Latest Legislative Changes in Payroll

In this March edition of Payroll Question Time, host Nick Day and a panel of expert payroll leaders dive deep into the latest legislative shifts transforming the payroll landscape in the UK.

From major updates to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) to the far-reaching implications of the Employment Rights Bill, this episode is a must-watch for payroll professionals, HR leaders, and employers preparing for what’s next.

Key topics covered in this episode:

• Statutory Sick Pay Reform – Day-one rights, LEL removal, and phased return complexities
• Employment Rights Bill – New rules for zero-hour contracts, umbrella companies & worker protections
• Minimum Wage Increases – What April’s rise means for compliance and salary structures
• Salary Sacrifice – Avoiding NMW breaches and understanding new employer risks
• Fair Work Agency – How this new body will enforce payroll and employment law
• Family Leave Proposals – Changes to paternity, carers, bereavement, and maternity pay
• Spring Statement Recap – What payroll pros need to know (and ignore)

Whether you run payroll in-house or through a provider, this episode will help you prepare for 2025 and beyond, avoid compliance pitfalls, and understand how these changes could affect your people and your bottom line.

Our Panel:

1. Karen Thomson, Head of Payroll, Armstrong Watson
2. Simon Parsons, Director of UK Compliance Strategies at SD Worx
3. Matthew Akrigg, Policy and Research Officer, CIPP
4. Richard George, Director of Education, The Payroll Centre

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