Latest Staff benefits Questions & Answers
Do I need to pay employee for travelling time?
One of my employees, who travels 50 miles each way to work, is arguing that he should get paid for travelling time. How should I proceed?
Staff and Christmas bonuses
I have an employee who did not meet the Christmas bonus requirement. However, she claims that she should qualify as her extra day off was an 'emergency hospital visit'. Where do I go from here?
State benefits for first time business
My daughter left a reasonably well paid job to set up her own educational software company. She is living on fast dwindling savings. Is she entitled to any benefits?
Employee satisfaction surveys
How can an organisation achieve results through employee satisfaction surveys?
Employers paying for prescription spectacles
Are UK small business employers obligated to pay for prescription spectacles for staff for use with computers if it has been deemed necessary by an optician?
Benefits
I am about to become self-employed. I am presently claiming jobseekers allowance and related benefits. As my earnings will initially be low, how will this affect my benefits and who should I inform?
Company vehicle for private use?
Do I have to inform HMRC if an employee is using a company vehicle for private use?
Benefits for employees
I took myself and three employees to London for the weekend. Can I offset the cost in any way?

