Category Archives: Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)

A global comparison of SMP Rates (Statutory Maternity Pay)

OK, perhaps not exactly global! But nevertheless, a comparison of Statutory Maternity Pay from some of our closest neighbours and from across the pond just in time for World Cup 2014. If you have any further additions, let us know!

Can salary sacrifice damage your future?

We are all familiar with salary sacrifice schemes such a childcare vouchers, cycle or car buying schemes and perhaps these are a method of making a job vacancy appeal to a wider audience.
But what about an employee – could a perceived benefit be a sacrifice too far? Read what to consider before you part with your pay >>

Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) – Bumping you out of a mortgage!

Celebrating the birth of your bundle of joy and plans to upsize your home to house it, could possibly be thwarted because of lack of proof of income.
Read what payroll information a mortgage lender may require you to submit.