Tune in to this episode of the Payroll Question Time where we welcomed a fresh voice and had our regular panellists sharing their invaluable insights. Stay updated with the latest in payroll intelligence right here!

Meet the Panel:

• Karen Thomson: Our special guest this episode, she's the Director of UK Payroll & Employment Taxes at AAB.
• Simon Parsons: Our resident expert and Director UK Compliance at SD Worx.
• Richard George: The voice of wisdom, Director of Education at The Payroll Centre.
• Andy Nicholls: Keeping us updated on pensions, the Industry Liaison Manager at The Pensions Regulator.
• Nick Day: Guiding us through the discussions, our charismatic host and moderator, Managing Director of JGA Recruitment.

What was discussed this month? 

1. Payroll Professionals & Tax Advisory:
    
   • Exploring if payroll professionals should don the hat of tax advisors.
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   • Addressing payroll's responsibility in Anti Money Laundering (AML) processes.
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   • Diving into the role of payroll in pensions and the associated due diligence and risks.
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5. Real Living Wage:
    
   • Updates on the voluntary real living wage, distinguishing it from the national wage.
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   • Introduction of the "real living hours" concept.
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   • Discussions around more consistent hours for zero-hours contract workers.
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9. Holiday Pay:
    
   • A look at the recent case involving the Police service of Northern Ireland.
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    • The Supreme Court's decision on the 3-month linking.
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    • Key considerations for employers and professionals moving forward.
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13. Disaster Recovery Planning:
     
    • Emphasizing the importance of having a robust disaster recovery plan.
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    • Exploring the impact of remote working on such plans.
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    • Assessing the readiness and backup systems in place.
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17. News from SD Worx Academy:
     
    • Announcing complimentary sessions for 2024.
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    • Welcoming new educators, Julie and Fiona.
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    • Introducing the "Payroll Benefits in Kind" and promoting their course calendar.
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21. Pensions Update with Andy:
     
    • Sharing the most recent updates in the pensions landscape.
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    • Highlighting recent case studies.
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    • Delving into compliance and auto-enrolment topics.
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25. Hot Topics & Audience Q&A:
     
    • Engaging in an interactive session, addressing a plethora of questions from the live audience.
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What’s Coming Next: Eager for more discussions and insights? Make sure you're tuned in for our upcoming episode on November 23rd, 2023. And if you've missed any previous episodes, they're all here waiting for you

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