National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increases April 2022

On the 21st October 2021, the UK government indicated approval of the Low Pay Commission recommendation for the uplifting of minimum pay rates within the United Kingdom – these new minimum rates apply for pay periods commencing on or after 1st April 2022 . The National Living Wage (NLW) increases to £9.50, a 6.6% rise. With the … Continue reading National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increases April 2022

Scottish Earnings Arrestments – 6th April 2022

The tables and values for Scottish Earnings Arrestments are reviewed every three years withproposals being put forward to the Scottish Parliament. These have been approved and are applicable from 6th April 2022 for any new deduction of Earnings Arrestments whether pre-existing or new. Any calculation of Scottish Earnings Arrestments, including Conjoined Earnings Arrestment calculation will … Continue reading Scottish Earnings Arrestments – 6th April 2022

Final claims for the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme

Qualifying sickness for the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme closed on 17 March 2022. Qualifying employers have until midnight 24 March 2022 to submit any rebate claims for absence periods up to 17 March 2022, or to amend claims already submitted. Qualifying employers will no longer be able to claim back Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) … Continue reading Final claims for the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme

Income Tax for Scotland 2022/2023

The Scottish Parliament has the power to set the Income Tax rates and bands for the non-savings, non-dividend income of Scottish taxpayers, with the revenue received coming to the Scottish Government through the operation of the Fiscal Framework. Responsibility for the other parts of the Income Tax system, which includes reliefs and exemptions, and setting … Continue reading Income Tax for Scotland 2022/2023

Pension AE Thresholds Frozen for April 2022 – review your pension scheme contribution rules

The Secretary of State for Pensions has announced that the Pension Earnings Threshold along with the Qualifying Earnings Lower Band and Upper Band are frozen at the same levels applicable from 6th April 2021. This places the Lower Earnings Threshold (LT or LET) at a lower value than the National Insurance Lower Earnings Limit (LEL). … Continue reading Pension AE Thresholds Frozen for April 2022 – review your pension scheme contribution rules