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Direct Earnings Attachment (DEA) and deducting any money an employee owes the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) from their pay
As an employer you may be asked to deduct benefit overpayments an employee…
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will write to you if you need…
To calculate the deductions from your employee’s pay you’ll have to: work…
When calculating Direct Earnings Attachment (DEA) payments, you should…
Employment status (worker, employee, self-employed, director or contractor) affects employment rights and employer responsibilities in the workplace
In employment law a person’s employment status helps determine: their…
A person is generally classed as a ‘worker’ if: they have a contract or…
An employee is someone who works under an employment contract. A person…
An employee shareholder is someone who works under an employment contract…
A person is self-employed if they run their business for themselves and…
Company directors run limited companies on behalf of shareholders.…
A person who’s been appointed to a position by a company or organisation…
A court or employment tribunal (known as an industrial tribunal in…
How to pay Class 1A National Insurance for employers, including a HMRC reference number, bank details, Faster Payments, CHAPS, Bacs, overseas payments and deadlines.
You must pay Class 1A National Insurance contributions on work benefits…
You can set up a Direct Debit through your HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)…
You can pay Class 1A National Insurance directly using your online or…
You can make a bank transfer using Faster Payments, CHAPS or Bacs: from…
You can pay online. There’s a fee if you pay by corporate credit card or…
You can send a cheque by post to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). HMRC…
Check your HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online account - it should update…
A sporting testimonial is an event or series of events to honour a player…
How to request and manage school-led initial teacher training (ITT) places for School Direct.
Payment options for your Self Assessment tax bill - Direct Debit, bank transfer, through your tax code, debit or credit card, cheque and pay weekly or monthly
If your employer is 'insolvent' this means it cannot pay its debts - your rights if this happens, claiming money owed to you, where to get advice
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
How to pay Class 2 self-employed National Insurance contributions - online, bank transfer, cheque, payslips.
Find out about our Direct Lending Facility: its benefits, eligibility criteria and how to apply.
How to pay a PAYE late payment or filing penalty, including payment methods, reference numbers, bank account details and deadlines.
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