Useful guidance and resources for parishes employing staff, covering recruitment, contracts, payroll, tax, and employer responsibilities. These external links provide practical information to help you navigate key employment matters.
Acas
Acas - Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, are an independent public body which receives government funding to provide services that improve workplace relationships. Their website provides free advice and useful documents in the form of template forms, letters and policies
Acas
HMRC - New starter checklist
A checklist for new employees joining without a P45, to help determine the correct tax code.
HMRC - New starter checklist
HMRC - Guidance for Local Religious Centres (LRCs)
This HMRC guidance explains how PAYE responsibilities apply to local religious centres, including churches, and outlines the requirements for operating payroll, maintaining records, and meeting employer obligations. It can be a useful reference for parishes managing employees or seeking clarification on HMRC payroll rules.
HMRC - Guidance for Local Religious Centres (LRCs)
HMRC - CEST (check employment status for tax) tool
This HMRC Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool helps determine whether a worker should be treated as an employee or self-employed for tax purposes. It can be a useful resource for parishes engaging individuals to carry out work, helping to clarify employment status and ensure the correct tax arrangements are in place.
HMRC - CEST (check employment status for tax) tool
Charity Commission - how to employ paid workers
This GOV.UK guidance provides practical information for charities employing paid staff, covering key areas such as recruitment, contracts, pay, employment rights, and employer responsibilities. It is a helpful resource for parishes looking to understand their legal obligations when employing workers.
Charity Commission
Gov.uk - Employing people
This GOV.UK resource provides guidance on employing people in the UK, bringing together information on recruitment, contracts, pay, pensions, leave, payroll, and employer responsibilities. It is a useful starting point for parishes seeking practical advice on employing and managing staff in line with legal requirements.
Gov.uk - Employing people
Stewardship.org.uk
This paid resource from Stewardship provides template employment contracts and supporting guidance specifically designed for churches employing staff. It can help parishes ensure they have appropriate employment documentation in place and understand the key terms and responsibilities associated with employing workers.
Stewardship.org.uk