A couple of years ago the Government announced a Tax-Free Childcare scheme and have recently announced this will launch sometime in 2017. Under this scheme eligible families will be given 20% of their annual childcare costs by the Government. Parents will have to create a Childcare Account and for every 80p they pay into it they will receive 20p from the Government. …

Children aged 13 and upwards can be employed part-time but there are restrictions and they may require an employment permit issued by the Education Department of the Council. Most local councils require that an employment permit is issued as this ensures that the employer is insured against accidents. Children do not need a permit for work experience arranged by their school. …

Yes. Anyone can, but it doesn't mean they get it right or understand it! The team who process payroll for our clients have a recognised payroll qualification and don't just rely on using payroll software to do the calculations. Being able to calculate payroll manually has been invaluable on occasions. …

If your employee is called to do jury service you must allow them time off. However if the time off would seriously harm your business you can ask them to request to delay the jury service. Jury service can only be delayed once in a 12 month period. …