2026 Employment Rights Bill Breakdown & Impact on HR, Payroll and Compliance | PQT July

07/08/2025 1h 22min Episodio 198
2026 Employment Rights Bill Breakdown & Impact on HR, Payroll and Compliance | PQT July

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Payroll Question Time is brought to you by SD Worx. SD Worx offers smart, tailored and integrated HR and Payroll solutions, along with the local expertise, global reach and reliable service you need to grow your business today!UK Payroll Is Changing: Are You Ready for What’s Coming in 2026?In this episode of Payroll Question Time, host Nick Day and a panel of leading payroll and compliance experts break down the most critical changes set to impact UK payroll over the next two years.From the upcoming Employment Rights Bill to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) reforms, zero-hour contract regulation, and the rollout of Student Loan Plan 5, this episode is your comprehensive guide to navigating what's coming — and what it means for payroll professionals, HR teams, and business leaders.We cover: The 2026–2027 Employment Bill roadmapMajor changes to SSP rules and payroll calculation impactZero-hour contract reforms and employee protectionsPensions, parental leave, and the rise of Fair Work Agency enforcementNew student loan thresholds and the confusion around Plan 5Cross-border payroll challenges with ROI and NI jurisdictionsWhat HMRC is doing to fix disputed RTI chargesWhy compliance risks are rising — and how to prepareWhether you’re a payroll manager, HR lead, finance director, or compliance officer, this episode is packed with the insights you need to stay compliant and ahead of the curve.Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications to stay updated with every Payroll Question Time.Learn more about SD Worx Academy training courses: https://www.sdworx.com/en-enFind your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/691ee4537eNick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Our Panel:Simon Parsons, Director of UK Compliance Strategies at SD WorxSamantha Mann, Payroll Team Manager, Armstrong WatsonRichard George, Director of Education, The Payroll CentreMathew Akrigg, Policy & Research Officer, CIPPAndy Nicholls, Payroll and Pensions Expert, Consultant

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