Compliance & Regulations

PBIK becomes mandatory from April 2027. Find out what payrolling benefits in kind means for employers, payroll teams and P11D reporting.

The UK government has announced that employers will no longer be required to provide more detailed employee hours data through Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Real Time Information (RTI) returns from April 2026. This decision follows feedback from businesses, which highlighted the potential administrative burden of the proposed changes.

As we move through 2025, employers need to prepare for updates to statutory rates that impact key areas such as parental leave, sick pay, and redundancy calculations.  

HM Treasury has recently consulted on changes to Statutory Payment policies that will impact payroll software and employer reimbursements. These changes are set to take effect from 6 April 2025 and will bring significant updates to the compensation rates for various statutory payments.

The Real Living Wage is becoming an increasingly important focus for businesses aiming to support their employees and foster a positive workplace culture. Implementing this wage structure ensures employees earn a fair income that reflects the true cost of living, but navigating the complexities of compliance can be a challenge.

New payroll legislation in the UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are now in effect but what do payroll professionals and software developers need to know? 

Our guide contains everything you need to understand about payroll compliance, including how to ensure you’re on the right track to compliance with our downloadable checklist.

Navigating the complex world of payroll and HR legislation can be a daunting task. SD Worx simplifies this with the monthly Payroll Question Time Webinar. Together with an expert panel and hundreds of Payroll & HR community members, we dissect the latest changes in legislation and answer your most urgent questions during our live Q&A.

Payroll compliance is a multifaceted responsibility that is crucial to the successful operation of any established business. In today's rapidly changing regulatory environment, staying up-to-date with payroll legislation requires continuous effort and focus. Let's dive into the key compliance challenges and provide practical tips on how to navigate them.

The tax year 2023-2024 brings new legislation and regulations that require careful consideration to ensure compliance with the latest laws.

Each new tax year brings changes. Payroll teams must assess impact and respond. SD Worx helps you cut through complexity and stay compliant.

Additional support will be available for businesses who have been impacted by the Omicron variant, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak announced today (21 December).

As organisations aim to improve their employees’ experience – and, more generally, develop efficient ways of working – the need to make payroll data accessible has become increasingly important.