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    Submitting automatic RTI

    As far as I'm aware, you can setup an Annual Scheme for PAYE with HMRC for RTI Reporting. If you're paying yourself a fixed salary per year, then this works really well. If you do take any new employees on that you can need to change it. Give HMRC's Employer Helpline a call and confirm...
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    New contract amendment to unpaid overtime after quitting job

    Hi @coffeeworkforce, Working Time Directive's (WTD) means that you can't work more than 48 hours a week on average - normally averaged over 17 weeks. This law is sometimes called the 'working time directive' or 'working time regulations'. However, you can choose to work more by opting out of...
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    Creating a marketing department

    Have you thought about engaging an experienced marketing employee @Abed ?
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    What are the general cost of using a recruitment agent?

    I've worked in the industry for 10+ years and sadly found that lots of recruitment agencies will send you applications without correct screening. If you find the right company, they'll work with you to get the right people and you can find the tools to build in your own company's employer brand.
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    Handing in notice on Probation

    You say you've never signed a contract but have you been given or sent one? It's unusual that probation last more then 6 months but some employers say it can be extended in their contracts but limited by 3 months more maximum
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    Agency Staff

    It sounds odd that they'll chase for payment from you. Usually the agency worker will be either employed by the agency or on a contract for services with them. All of our clients can terminate an agency workers assignment with no notice. We use the model contract from the REC, which evens odd...
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    Sick pay BEFORE notice period

    It sounds as though the wording was wrong but in practice you agree with them. Always challenge if you're unsure but don't set your expectations high as it may go nowhere sorry.
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    Changing break times for existing employees

    If you don't have contracted HR Support then I'd recommend ACAS who can give you free advice. There's too many questions to ask on here fie me to give you the correct answer but could have legal implications if done wrong.
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    PAYE Tool - Lost DB

    As mentioned, if you can get online and check the records then you'll just need to replicate the system. Give HMRC a call to make them aware, hopefully to avoid any duplicate filings.
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    How much do solicitors charge for writing employees contracts

    Did you manage to get anywhere with this @Mejen? Forget free template/etc - If you've never had a contract in your business before, then a Specialist Employment Solicitor of HR Consultant is a good start! You could be paying up to £1000 depending on who you're using but that's an extreme...
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    Does this staff memo sound ok please....

    Depending on the size of your company, I'd either get everyone together @samuel5 and celebrate Julie getting the new position or meet with your management team to ask them to pass it on informally, followed by a formal memo of congratulations and reiteration of what the managers have said...
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    Payroll query

    Hi @Csills73, it sounds like something that shouldn't really change the way in which you're paid as often I've seen companies only change their trading style and keep everything running as before. If you're worried then I'd speak with your employer to see what's happening. I see it all the...
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    Sole trader first employee question

    Hi @lightingman5858, sounds exciting that you're hiring - Congrats! As others have indicated, please be careful that she may get a second job elsewhere without your knowledge and you may be liable. Don't be worried about payroll, it's relatively straight forward if you get the right help and...
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    What software creates the best dynamic emails?

    Curious to see what opinion is on software out there like OpenCart & WooCommerce and the email features they have to encourage sales... The more I see big sites like Amazon and eBay send emails like "we noticed you were looking at these... so have you seen these new products?" - I'm wondering...
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    Woocommerce Payments Delay

    Wondering if someone can help please... I'm soon going to be launching a new woocommerce site soon and can't work out if payments can be delayed I want the opportunity check suppliers have the stock available before payment is taken - Perhaps charge their card on dispatch? Or just before? Is...
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