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Mackenzie Pennycook
SEO and Content Specialist
Mackenzie Pennycook is an SEO and content specialist with 5 years of experience specialising in content creation for businesses within the UK. Working alongside the PayFit team she creates articles around UK employment law, updating our readers on any government changes that directly impact employers.
What is time and expense tracking? Employer guide
Time and expense tracking explained: learn how to track employee hours, manage business expenses, and improve payroll accuracy in 2026.
Unpaid leave UK: employer rights, rules and payroll 2026/27
Unpaid leave in the UK carries real compliance risk. Learn which types are statutory, how they affect holiday, pension and payroll, and what employers must do in 2026/27
Bereavement leave UK 2026/27 employer rights and pay rules
Practical guide to bereavement leave UK 2026/27: statutory rights, bereavement pay, compassionate leave, and how to build a compliant bereavement policy for your team.
Payment after leaving: HMRC rules, tax code 0T and final pay for UK employers
Payment after leaving HMRC guidance for 2026/27, covering final pay when leaving a job UK, tax code 0T, P45 and NIC rules for employers.
Emergency tax UK: codes, rates and how overpayments are corrected
Emergency tax UK explained for 2026. Learn emergency tax codes, typical deduction rates, and how to claim back overpayments through PAYE payroll.
Payroll journal UK 2026/27 guide for employers
A complete guide to UK payroll journal entries for 2026/27: standard, accrued, pension, and PAYE-only entries, with reconciliation and HMRC compliance.
National Living Wage UK 2026: Rates, Age Bands and Rules
National Living Wage UK 2026 explained. Learn the latest minimum wage rates, age bands, yearly salary examples, and key employer rules.
What is a P45 form UK? Complete guide for employers 2026
P45 form UK explained: learn what it contains, when employers must issue it, and how it prevents emergency tax codes for new hires in the 2026/27 tax year.
What is pension re-enrolment in the UK and how does it work?
Understand pension re-enrolment for 2026/27. Learn deadlines, eligibility rules, and employer duties to stay compliant and avoid penalties in the UK.
