The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP)

12/06/2026

The Alabaster ruling, have you heard of it?

It’s a legal ruling that affects how Statutory Maternity Pay is calculated when an employee receives a pay rise during their maternity leave or qualifying period. Get it wrong and your organisation could be non-compliant.

To stay up to date visit cipp.org.uk and have a look at our training courses and qualifications

12/06/2026

Happy Friday! 🎉

It's time for this week's edition of !

Take a look below at a question recently answered by our Advisory team and discover the guidance they provided 👇

A: For something to be considered a trivial benefit, it must meet the following conditions:

- the benefit isn't cash or a cash voucher
- the cost of the benefit doesn't exceed £50
- the benefit isn't provided as part of any contractual obligation (including under salary sacrifice arrangements)
- the benefit isn't provided in recognition of services performed, or anticipated to be performed, by the employee.

When providing a benefit such as a health cash plan, it will be a contractual arrangement offered to all employees on an ongoing basis. Because of the contractual obligation, it will not meet the trivial benefit criteria.
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10/06/2026

Did you know employers can reclaim certain statutory payments from HMRC?

Statutory Maternity Pay, Paternity Pay, Adoption Pay and more, there are rules around what you can reclaim and how much. We’ve broken it down so your payroll team knows exactly where you stand.

Make sure you stay up to date with our CIPP approved training courses at cipp.org.uk

10/06/2026

Looking for the perfect payroll software that suits your needs?

Download the CIPP's 2026 Payroll Software Directory to help you make informed decisions about your next software provider.

Supported by our headline sponsor, Ciphr, our directory is designed as an easy-to-use resource to help you find the perfect payroll software for your business by highlighting the key modules each provider offers, making it easy to identify exactly what you need.

View it on our website here (https://ow.ly/IiTy50Z9U2M) or view directly here: https://ow.ly/sSyW50Z9U2L

The CIPP's payroll software directory provides a comparison of a range of software providers to help you make an informed choice.

08/06/2026

If you’re an employer and you’re not claiming the Employment Allowance, you could be missing out.

It lets eligible businesses reduce the amount of National Insurance they pay by up to £10,500 a year, and it’s simpler to claim than you might think.

If you need help checking wether your business qualifies or how to apply the allowance correctly you can find more information at gov.uk

05/06/2026

What if your employees could access the wages they’ve already earned, before pay day?

That’s Earned Wage Access (EWA). It’s growing fast in the UK, and more employers are offering it as a financial wellbeing benefit. Here’s how it works and what to consider.

Find out more at cipp.org.uk 👉

05/06/2026

Happy Friday everyone — which means it’s time for another edition of !

Take a look below at one of the latest questions answered by our Advisory team 👇

A: Awarding a new office chair to an employee will be treated as a taxable benefit.

The value of the benefit will be the higher of how much the chair is worth second-hand when you transfer it or how much it cost when you bought it.

The taxable value of the benefit must be reported on form P11D under section A or payrolled (if registered for voluntary payrolling benefits).

The employer pays Class 1A National Insurance on the value of the benefit.
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03/06/2026

The Apprenticeship Levy, explained simply.

If your annual pay bill is over £3 million, you’re a levy-paying employer. But do you know exactly what’s included in that calculation?

We break it down so your payroll team gets it right every time.

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01/06/2026

Your payslip can feel like a mystery, but it doesn’t have to.

From Income Tax and National Insurance to student loan deductions and pension contributions, we’re breaking down exactly why your take-home pay is smaller than your salary.

If you want to understand more about your payslip visit understandingyourpayslip.co.uk

29/05/2026

No degree? No problem. You can absolutely become a payroll specialist without going to university.

There are qualifications, apprenticeships and training routes designed specifically for people who want to enter the profession a different way.

The CIPP is here to help you find yours. Visit cipp.org.uk for more information