POLICY HUB
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No two days are the same in payroll and this can certainly be echoed by the CIPP’s policy and research team. December 2022 and January 2023 have seen a combination of exciting events and interesting changes. So, let’s review and recap, while also looking at what’s in store for the future Policy team update
delivered an in-depth legislative update for the CIPP’s external trainers. There’s no better way than by attending an early update to prepare for all the changes in the new tax year. A roundtable was held by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in January 2023, which focussed on the topic of the McCloud remedy, and Mathew assisted this. It was a chance for stakeholders to provide their feedback on the planned legislative changes required to implement the remedies. The discussion revolved around scheme providers and their obligations, and the policy team were there to ensure the processes for payroll and pensions administrators were reasonable and defined. Mathew also hosted a BeKnowledgable webinar on the topic of umbrella companies, presented by Chris Bryce, chief executive at the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA). This was a valuable webinar, in which Chris delved into the details of the contingent worker minefield, recognising the associated risks and dealing with them. While we’re all still getting used to referring to the year as 2023, for this very short moment let us take you back to December 2022. It does seem a while ago, but, it’s one of the busiest periods for payroll professionals and, indeed, for the policy team. In December, Acas delivered a BeKnowledgable session, which covered key statutory sick pay legislation and considerations around long Covid. Mathew also held a think tank with the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) and CIPP members, to get member feedback on the tax treatment for overseas and remote workers. The evidence collected
was insightful and provided the OTS with qualitative views on current systems and how they could be changed.
Welcome to the team… We’re delighted to announce that there’s a new face in the policy team. Meena Salhan joined the team in December 2022 and received a mention at the Graduation Ceremony last November, as she celebrated gaining her Degree in Payroll Management. You can read more about Meena on page seven.
What’s in store for February? It’s apprentice week! No, we’re not talking about Sir Alan Sugar, but it’s the actual National Apprenticeship Week from 6-12 February 2023. This is the key opportunity for us all to celebrate the achievements of apprentices. Love is in the air Here at the CIPP, not only do we share the love for payroll, but we also share a love for discount codes. If you know anyone whose membership has lapsed in the past two years, they can use the code LOVE to rejoin as a member, without having to pay an admin fee. Don’t delay and sign up today This is a polite nudge to sign up to the BeConnected: National Forums taking place in Birmingham, London and Manchester. These will be held by the policy team in both an online and a face- to-face capacity. We look forward to seeing some of you there! n
Events Mathew Akrigg and Meena kickstarted the year with a live legislative update for 2023/24, hosted by the Payroll Forum UK. This session was incredibly important and received positive feedback from the wider payroll community. Additionally, Samantha O’Sullivan, the policy lead,
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Issue 87 | February 2023
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