The Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) has recently
provided Employers with further clarification on the legal
implications of the recent Alabaster case.
Although new legislation has been in place
since the beginning of the current Tax Year (05/06), it has not
been clear until now just how far reaching this ruling would
be.
Recent support calls logged on this subject
suggest there is still widespread uncertainty about how the
Alabaster ruling will affect the payment of SMP. Payroll
departments will unfortunately have to shoulder the extra
administration of any claims made for underpayment, as such this
section is designed to give you all the knowledge you need to
action any such claim confidently, and easily, using your payroll
software.
The following information, regarding the Alabaster Ruling, can
be found in this section:
