Episode 90

Payroll Question Time: Legislation Update #90

Join SD Worx UK & Ireland's expert panel and hundreds of members of the Payroll & HR community at our monthly interactive webinar, hosted by JGA Recruitment Group’s very own Nick Day! We break down all the latest changes in legislation and field your burning questions through our live Q&A.

Join our expert payroll panel as we explore all the key issues currently affecting the world of payroll!

In this month's edition, we discuss:

Working with HMRC

  • Challenges of using the dashboard
  • Troubleshooting the disconnect between support desk and reality
  • Duplication
  • Timing
  • Diversity, gender and equality
  • P45s

Real living wage

  • Brought forward from Nov to Sept
  • What is it?
  • How is it different to National Minimum Wage?
  • What is the effect on payroll?

 Tax avoidance consequences

  • HMRC naming and shaming offending companies
  • IR35 umbrella update
  • The Loans Scheme
  • Reimbursed travel costs not tax free

 Payroll as a profession

  • Are the qualifications aligned with the complexity of the role?
  • Governance
  • Where the industry is heading

 Hot topics

  • Harpur Trust v Brazel - Supreme Court ruling
  • Court of Appeal overturns injunction preventing Tesco from removing enhanced pay
  • Parents whose babies require neonatal care to receive paid leave under new law
  • Two million more women in work since 2010
  • 1.2 million low earners to see boost in take-home pay

Our panellists:

  • Simon Parsons, Director UK Compliance Strategies at SD Worx
  • Sam Johnson, Payroll Services Director, Dains
  • Andy Nicholls, Industry Liaison Manager, The Pensions Regulator
  • Jon Keeble, Employment Law Specialist, DWF
  • Nick Day, Founder of JGA Payroll Recruitment - nick@jgarecruitment.com

Sign up for next month's Payroll Question Time here: https://www.sdworx.co.uk/en-GB/pqt

The Payroll Question Time host

Nick Day, MD at JGA Recruitment.  Nick is a leading authority on issues that affect HR and payroll, and is also the host of two popular podcast shows The HR L&D Podcast and The Payroll Podcast.

Who should watch?

All payroll and HR professionals working within the private sector, for mid-market and enterprise organisations.

Want to join us live for the next PQT Webinar and ask questions directly to the panel?

Sign up for next month's Payroll Question Time here: https://www.sdworx.co.uk/en-GB/pqt

Payroll Recruitment

Of course, if you are Payroll Leader listening to this podcast and you have a payroll-related vacancy that you would love some specialist payroll recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me!  I would love to help show you what a great Payroll recruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the Payroll Podcast real soon

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Nick Day

Nick Day is a globally recognised thought leader in the payroll and HR industry, with over 20 years of experience as the founder and CEO of JGA Recruitment.

As an ILM 7 qualified Executive Coach and Mentor, Nick has dedicated his career to guiding CHROs, entrepreneurs, and payroll industry leaders worldwide.
Nick received the PAYO Global Vision Award in 2024 and was also voted one of Thinkers360’s "Top Voices EMEA" the same year.

In 2023, Thinkers360 ranked Nick as the #1 Global "Thought Leader in Payroll” and #9 Global "Thought Leader in HR.” That same year, he received the Recruitment Leaders Leader Award (RDLC) and the Personality of the Year title at the Reward Strategy Leadership Awards.

Nick's deep knowledge of the payroll industry and his coaching expertise make him a sought-after speaker and mentor for payroll and HR leaders. His presentations are known for their interactive elements, real-world applications, and actionable takeaways, ensuring attendees leave with a clear path to enhance their leadership capabilities.

Nick Day has a rich history of delivering impactful presentations, keynote speeches and workshops at various industry conferences and events. His engaging speaking style and practical insights have earned him recognition as a leading voice in payroll leadership.