Leave & Absence Management Made Easier
More than being just a payroll software, PayFit makes leave and absence management a breeze for UK HR teams. Find out how here.
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Annual leave and absences
Explore our helpful articles on parental leave, sick pay, calculating annual leave for your staff and much, much more.
UK Sick Leave Entitlement - Information For Employers
Find out about sick leave entitlement in the UK and what procedures UK employers should follow to minimise disruption and adhere to the law.
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UK Long Term Sick Leave - A Guide For Employers
Supporting UK team members on long-term sick leave isn't easy. Read our guide to all things long-term here, to remain both compliant and compassionate.
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Paid Sick Leave In The UK - Compassion & Consistency
Find out how UK paid sick leave works, your responsibilities as a manager or employer, and the benefits of building an effective paid sickness policy.
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Shared Parental Leave & Pay | An Employer's Guide
Read our free employer’s guide to Shared Parental Leave and pay, including advice on how to create and administer a company-wide policy.
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What is Holiday Entitlement? UK Employer’s Guide
We all love our holiday entitlement here in the UK, which is why we’ve put together this nifty guide for employers, debunking allowance, pay, and more.
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Holiday Pay, Overtime & UK Employment Law
New rulings on overtime and holiday pay mean that overtime needs to be taken into account when calculating holiday pay. Find out more here.
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UK Bank Holidays In 2024
As an employer it pays to be aware of the dates of UK bank holidays in 2024 well in advance, to help with workforce planning. Find them here.
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Holiday Management Software - What Is It & How Does It Work?
Calculating & ensuring holiday pay reflects in your payroll is tricky. Holiday management software makes this a thing of the past. Find out how here.
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Holiday Purchase (Buy Back) Schemes - Are They Worth It?
Most companies don't offer unlimited leave, but may be able to offer a holiday purchase scheme. Read the merits of holiday buy back right here.
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Bank Holidays, Employment Law & Your Duties As An Employer
When it comes to employment law and bank holidays, it’s important you know your responsibilities as an employer. Find out what they are here.
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Holiday Pay - How It Works, How To Calculate & Set Up A Policy
Read our complete guide to holiday pay for employers, including what it is, how it works, how to calculate it and setting up a company policy.
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Holiday Entitlement For Part Time Workers - A Guide
Part time workers have a right to paid leave too, so you need to calculate this correctly. Read our guide to holiday entitlement for part time workers.
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Holiday Pay Calculator - How to Calculate Holiday Pay for Staff
Calculating holiday pay is a problem that companies face every month. The issue is a complex one and a surprisingly large number of companies remain non-compliant.
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KIT ( Keeping In Touch ) Days & SPLIT Days | A Guide
Find out about keeping in touch (KIT) and shared parental leave in touch (SPLIT) days, the rights of staff and your responsibilities as an employer.
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Annual Leave Calculator | Calculate UK Annual Leave
Learn how to calculate annual leave for your staff, plus find guidance on how much leave a UK employee can carry over, when leave should be paid and more.
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SSP | How To Calculate Statutory Sick Pay For UK Staff
As a UK payroll professional or small business leader, you may be required to manually calculate SSP (statutory sick pay). Read our guide on how to do it here.
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Paternity Leave | A Guide For Employers
Read about your responsibilities as an employer when it comes to paternity leave, from statutory pay to shared paternity leave, legislation and beyond.
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A Guide to Occupational Sick Pay for UK Employers
Occupational leave is a complicated subject in the UK. Get answers to your occupational sick pay questions here.
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Carer’s Leave - How Will the New Entitlement Work?
HMRC recently opened a consultation on carer’s leave entitlements in the UK. We cover the latest guidance published to tell you what we know so far.
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Bank holidays in UK for 2021
While coronavirus restrictions may make holidaying in 2021 seem like a distant dream, it is always worth knowing on which days the UK's bank holidays will be taking place.
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Coronavirus: how has holiday entitlement been affected?
How has holiday entitlement been affected by coronavirus and what rights do employers and employees have?
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Maternity leave & maternity pay
Maternity leave is a statutory right for all female employees who are expecting or have had a child. However, little is known about the subject. We cover all the important points in this article.
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