When you have staff.
WHAT CHANGES
Employing people brings additional obligations.
WHAT THOSE TYPICALLY INVOLVE
Registration as an employer Deductions from pay, where required Statutory contributions Records of employment and pay Filings relating to employment
WHAT VARIES
The specifics depend on your circumstances and location.
Take advice before employing anyone.
THE CLASSIFICATION QUESTION
Whether someone is an employee or a contractor is determined by how the relationship actually works, not what you call it.
Misclassification can be corrected by the authorities, with consequences.
Take advice on which applies.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH BEFORE HIRING
What obligations follow What you must deduct and remit What records you must keep What the costs actually are, beyond the wage
THAT LAST POINT
The total cost of employing someone exceeds their pay.
Establish it before committing.
WHAT TO KEEP
Contracts, pay records, and anything required.
WHAT TO DIARISE
Any recurring employer filing or payment.
