Processing payroll over the festive period

Common tasks to carry out during the festive period in Sage Payroll.

Employing seasonal staff

It's common for businesses to take on extra staff to help with the Christmas rush. Use our article on employing temporary staff to include them in your payroll.

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Process holidays

The festive period's a popular time for people to take holidays. Use our Holiday Pay article to pay your employees' holidays.

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Bank holidays

If you're normal process date falls on a bank holiday, check what options you have for paying your employees early or late.  

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Process pay in advance

If you're taking time off over Christmas, you can process payroll early before you take time off work.

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Processing sick pay

During winter, it's possible you'll have someone off sick at some point. Pay Statutory sick pay (SSP) to employees who are off work due to sickness and qualify for sick pay.

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Add a festive message to your payslips

To wish your staff a Merry Christmas, add a festive message to your payslips.

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Christmas bonuses

It's common for businesses to reward staff with a bonus payment at Christmas time. This can be subject to tax and national insurance (NI). Use our article to process a bonus payment.

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Sage Employee Benefits

Motivate and reward your workforce over the festive period.

Sage Employee Benefits provides you with a package of products and services for your employees to use. These include discounts on a huge range of top high street brands to help with their Christmas shopping.

Try it free for 3 months to see how it works for your business. To find out more about Sage Employee Benefits, leave your details and we'll call you back.