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Overtime pay rules for part-time workers in the UK 2026
If you offer overtime for part-time workers, it’s essential to treat them equally to your full-time employees. While overtime isn’t a statutory right in the UK, if an employer does offer it, the law requires that part-time workers aren’t treated less favourably when it comes to getting paid for their work. This is covered in […]
Fair Work Agency, Day-One SSP & Statutory Pay Rates
On the 19th of March 2026 — just two weeks before the most significant employment law changes in a generation came into force — the government published its final list, naming and shaming employers who had breached National Minimum Wage rules under the old enforcement regime. 389 employers named. £7.3 million in arrears. £12.6 million […]
How to Calculate Backdated Pay Correctly in 2026
Whether you’re running a business or working in HR, payroll is one of the most important responsibilities you’ll manage. The reality is, in the world of employment, few things matter more than being paid correctly. So when there’s a mistake, it’s essential to rectify it as quickly as possible. This is where back pay comes […]
Full-time pay growth hits after Budget high of 1%
London, 10 July 2025: Full-time pay in June saw its largest month-on-month increase since Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Autumn Budget in October. Employment Hero’s June Jobs Report uses real-time data from 105,000 employees across small and medium-sized businesses with 1-500 employees in the UK. Data shows wages in June were 1% higher than May […]
Pay growth flat at 0% as SMEs prepare for jobs tax
London, XX February: Workers at UK SMEs are not seeing sustained growth in wages as their employers prepare to pay the Government more from April, not their employees, as new legislation announced at October’s Budget kicks in. Employment Hero’s SmartMatch Salary Report uses real-time data from 90,000 employees across small businesses with 1-500 employees in […]