Legislation & Compliance

The UK government has announced that employers will no longer be required to provide more detailed employee hours data through Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Real Time Information (RTI) returns from April 2026. This decision follows feedback from businesses, which highlighted the potential administrative burden of the proposed changes.

As we move through 2025, employers need to prepare for updates to statutory rates that impact key areas such as parental leave, sick pay, and redundancy calculations.  

HM Treasury has recently consulted on changes to Statutory Payment policies that will impact payroll software and employer reimbursements. These changes are set to take effect from 6 April 2025 and will bring significant updates to the compensation rates for various statutory payments.

The Real Living Wage is becoming an increasingly important focus for businesses aiming to support their employees and foster a positive workplace culture. Implementing this wage structure ensures employees earn a fair income that reflects the true cost of living, but navigating the complexities of compliance can be a challenge.

As the new year approaches, payroll and HR professionals must stay informed about changes in tax, National Insurance, statutory payments, minimum wage, pension auto-enrolment, student loans, and more.

This webinar offers an in-depth overview of the latest updates from the UK and devolved governments, detailing how these will impact employee pay and organisational compliance.

Gain the knowledge you need to confidently navigate 2025's regulatory landscape, ensuring your payroll and reward strategies align with the new standards.

Navigating the complexities of payroll and HR can be challenging, but with Payroll Question Time, you don’t have to do it alone. 

This SD Worx exclusive monthly webinar is your trusted resource for staying up-to-date with the latest legislative changes, compliance strategies, and best practices in payroll management. 

Each session features insights from leading experts, turning complex topics into practical advice that you can apply immediately.

In today's fast-evolving payroll environment, a robust strategy and innovative solutions are essential. We've seen how vital it is to focus on compliance, technology, and a people-centric approach to stay competitive and future-proof payroll systems.

Go for payroll success by getting compliance under control. SD Worx experts share advice on maintaining payroll compliance as your business grows more complex.

Go for payroll success by getting compliance under control. SD Worx experts share advice on developing a plan to stay compliant with employment regulation.

New payroll legislation in the UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are now in effect but what do payroll professionals and software developers need to know? 

Our guide contains everything you need to understand about payroll compliance as of January 2024, including how to ensure you’re on the right track to compliance with our downloadable checklist.

Payroll Question Time, the essential gathering for payroll experts, returned this November with insightful discussions and a formidable panel: Karen Thomson, Director of UK Payroll & Employment Taxes at AAB; Simon Parsons, Director of Compliance Strategies at SD Worx; Andy Nicholls, Industry Liaison Manager at The Pensions Regulator and our dedicated host, Nick Day, Founder at JGA Recruitment.

The tax year 2023-2024 brings new legislation and regulations that require careful consideration to ensure compliance with the latest laws.