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Navigating the Legal Landscape: An Employment Law Update for Today’s Workspace

In this session, Emma will explore the recent developments in employment law over the past 12 months and provide insights into what can be anticipated for 2024. The focus will encompass various aspects, including changes in flexible working arrangements, insights into the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill for 2023-24, updates on holiday-related matters such as pay for part-year workers and noteworthy cases, the latest developments in National Minimum Wage (NMW) and Working Time regulations, and upcoming legislations covering areas such as staff tips, carer's leave, redundancy protection for pregnant employees and new parents, as well as issues surrounding fire and rehire practices. Additionally, we will delve into the aspects of employment status and the right to request predictable terms.

Emma Bartlett, Partner CM Murray LLP

Globally Mobile Employees - Preventing Common Errors and Managing Risk

As employers become increasingly international, payroll is playing an ever more critical role when it comes to getting employer compliance right for cross-border workers. From the employment of globally remote workers through to short-term secondments, non-resident directors, international shares schemes, cross border pension issues and managing the payroll implications for business visitors, the array of global mobility issues dealt with via payroll is vast.In this session, Lee McIntyre-Hamilton draws on his extensive global mobility advisory experience to highlight the key areas that can often be most challenging and problematic for payroll and, more importantly, what can be done to help get things right and minimise the risk of non-compliance.

Lee Mclntryre-Hamilton, Global Mobility and International Employment Tax, Keystone Law

Revving Up Payroll: Demystifying the Ins and outs of Electric Vehicle Schemes

In this informative session, "Revving Up Payroll: Demystifying the Ins and Outs of employer Electric Vehicle Schemes," participants will explore the intricacies of salary sacrifice arrangements and managing payroll in the context of electric vehicle (EV) programs. With the automotive industry undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainability with significant tax advantages, understanding the specific payroll implications of EV adoption is crucial for businesses aiming to stay ahead. The session covers the concept of Salary Sacrifice and OpRA obligations, payrolling or P11D and how they apply to EV vehicle provision. Attendees will gain insights into various incentives and schemes associated with electric vehicles, allowing them to navigate the evolving landscape effectively. And what about the traps to look out for and is it too good to be true.

Simon Parsons, Director UK Compliance Strategies SD Worx

How to run a successful Global Payroll Transformation project 

Embarking on a successful Global Payroll Transformation project requires strategic planning and meticulous execution. Lara is poised to guide you through this complex journey, offering a step-by-step breakdown to support your efforts and enhance your chances of success. In the first part of her session, Lara focuses on the initiation of your transformation journey, elucidating the core steps from Discovery to Delivery. By providing a comprehensive overview, Lara ensures that participants gain clarity on the foundational aspects crucial for a seamless start to the transformation process.  In the second part of the session, Lara delves into the critical task of setting up your transformation program or project for successful delivery. She shares valuable insights and strategies to optimize your approach, emphasizing success factors and best practices.

Lara Smart, Director at L Smart Consulting Ltd

Latest Holiday Pay updates that Impact The Payroll Industry

Holiday pay has been one of the most complex and confusing areas having to align with EU regulations. Now we have BREXIT, some EU elements can now be revised.  In the name of simplification, for the majority there is no change, there is still a 5.6 paid weeks entitlement using 52 paid week earnings average. However, for holiday years commencing on or after 1st April 2024, UK Working Time Regulations bring into play two new holiday requirements for irregular hours and part year worker: Accrual and Rolled Up Holiday. Simple, far from it especially for the majority who are not weekly paid! There are new protections for sickness and statutory parental leave which make the process especially challenging.

Danny Rice, Senior Manager, UK Payroll Product Management at Workday

Is Your Payroll Operating Model Fit for the Future?

In this session, we're going to discuss how to handle the changing global payroll system more easily. We'll look at important things to think about to make sure your organization does well in this tricky situation. We'll talk about focusing on your business goals and how payroll can help your business be more flexible. We'll also discuss how to manage following the rules and being ready for rule changes. The talk will cover different ways to organize your payroll globally, comparing if it's better to do things locally or globally, and if it's better to do it inside your organization or hire someone else to do it. We'll also talk about when it might be time to change how you do payroll. Lastly, we'll explain what you can expect from a modern payroll system to help you do things better.

Simon Humphreys, Global Solution Architect, SAP

Ned McEvoy, Head of Payroll & BPO, Veritas Prime