Nov 2019
7
Thesaurus Customer Update: November 2019
Welcome to our November update where you will find out about the latest hot topics and events affecting payroll. Our most important news this month include:
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Important Pricing Update for Thesaurus Payroll Manager 2020
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Free Webinar - PAYE Modernisation: The story so far
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Parent’s Leave & Benefit Bill... Paid leave is on the way for all new parents!
Important Pricing Update for Thesaurus Payroll Manager 2020
To ensure that our investment in technology keeps pace with Revenue’s changing landscape and to facilitate the increase in customer support resources, we are changing our pricing for 2020. This new pricing structure is designed to better match usage and support requirements with price.
Unlike many of our competitors, we’ve added hundreds of powerful features and enhancements and heavily invested in additional customer support staff, all so that you don’t have to worry. 99.9% of the time everything will run smoothly but if you ever have problems we will be there to help you. Payroll is way too important not to have a first-class backup service. We believe our pricing remains excellent value and continues to be very competitive when compared to the options from other providers.
Why Customers Love Us
"When I rang support, I was answered straight away, no holding, and my query answered quickly. My payroll is a joy to do, easy and quick."
Félim O'Connor, Photofast Ltd.
"Replaced Sage package and Thesaurus was much simpler and user friendly. Made life a lot easier for a small employer."
Joseph Coughlan, Cographix Premedia Ltd
"Knowing that your exceptional customer service continues after the sale plays a big part in my decision to use and highly recommend BrightPay. Would like to say a big THANK YOU."
Nuala McGowan
"The Thesaurus service is excellent with most queries solved within a working day which saves time and panic. I would give Thesaurus 10 out of 10 for service and products delivered."
Caroline Moynihan, Quiet Moment Tearooms
Free Webinar - PAYE Modernisation: The story so far
This webinar is specifically tailored for employers where we will look back on PAYE Modernisation in 2019 and decide if the new real-time payroll reporting system has been a success. We are delighted to welcome Sinead Sweeney from Revenue who will review some of the most common mistakes employers have made to date and what employers should expect in 2020.
New Thesaurus Connect Subscription Pricing Model
From January 2020, customers will be billed on a usage subscription model based on the number of active employees in the billing month. Once signed up for a Thesaurus Connect account, you will be invoiced monthly in arrears through our new online billing system. There are no contracts or ties. Should you decide to stop using Connect, no notice is required. Payroll Bureaus on a bureau package will be charged based on the total number of active employees in respect of clients that are synchronised to Thesaurus Connect (not on a client-by-client basis). Our 2020 order system will be available shortly.
One4all Vouchers available to purchase on Thesaurus Payroll Manager
Thesaurus Payroll Manager offers a facility where users can securely purchase One4all gift cards for their employees. Employers can give a gift card of up to €500 tax free to employees. Under the small benefits scheme, both company directors and employees can receive a gift card completely tax free each year. Thesaurus Payroll Manager customers can purchase gift cards directly from the payroll dashboard from One4All. There is no additional charges on Thesaurus Payroll Manager to avail of this facility to purchase gift cards.
Oct 2019
16
Thesaurus Customer Update: October 2019
Welcome to Thesaurus Software's October update where you will find out about the latest hot topics and events affecting payroll. Our most important news this month include:
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PAYE Modernisation in 2020: What you need to know
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Thesaurus Software’s new employee SmartPhone App
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Budget 2020 – Employer Focus
Backing up your payroll data in 2019
Disasters happen. It’s all part of being in business: Fire, flood, theft, you name it. If you own premises or an office, it might happen to you. Did you access your free Thesaurus Connect cloud backup facility yet? In 2019 we gave all of our Thesaurus customers a FREE Thesaurus Connect licence. Automatically store payroll information in the cloud and enable online access anywhere, anytime for you and your employees.
Free CPD accredited webinar | PAYE Modernisation: The story so far
During this PAYE Modernisation webinar, Thesaurus Software's MD Paul Byrne looks back at the story so far and decides whether or not the new real time payroll reporting system has been a success. In this free CPD accredited webinar, we will review some of the most common mistakes employers have made to date and what employers should expect in 2020. Part two will deep dive into how online payroll platforms can improve your efficiency.
Places are limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Have you invited your employees to use their FREE smartphone app?
Our new employee self-service smartphone and tablet app is available with our cloud add-on Thesaurus Connect. It’s completely free to all Thesaurus customers for 2019. The user-friendly app streamlines the payroll processing while reducing the number of payroll queries from employees. The benefits for employees include:
- Instant access to current & historic payslips.
- Request leave on the go.
- View HR documents such as employee contracts & handbooks.
- Edit personal contact information including address and phone number details.
HR & Employment Law Landscape - Free Webinar
Business Owners and Managers are all too aware of the on-going challenges and constant changes in the area of Employment Law and HR Best Practice. This webinar will offer the opportunity to keep abreast of change and plan for the future. Places are limited.
Jun 2019
5
Thesaurus Customer Update: June 2019
PAYE Modernisation Update: Payroll and tax details now available to employees in myAccount
With real time reporting now in place for employers, Revenue has turned their focus to the benefits of this new system for employees. Since the 15th of May, all employees can now view their payroll details, as reported by their employer, through myAccount. Employers should be aware that employees can now view any discrepancies between payroll details on an employee’s payslip and those reported to Revenue.
Read more | Revenue help guide
5 ways Thesaurus Connect can help your business
Thesaurus Connect introduces powerful new features such as a free self-service app for employees and a web based self-service dashboard for employers. It also includes a secure and user-friendly way to backup and restore your payroll data on your PC to and from the cloud. Discover five ways that Thesaurus Connect can help your business.
New User Management Interface for Connect
Our new User Management feature for Thesaurus Connect makes it more seamless and quicker for users to be set up or amended. It offers the option to select permissions for multiple employers at one time for a standard user. There is also a new permission to allow standard users to connect and synchronise employers from BrightPay to Connect and a new feature to mark an employer as confidential.
Top 6 Thesaurus Connect FAQs answered
From the concept of cloud in general to getting your employees up and running on their smartphone app, we have answered a wide range of questions about Thesaurus Connect. Here are the top six most common questions we get asked.
From the support desk: A mistake has been made on the payroll. How can this be corrected?
Corrections must always be dealt with on the basis of 'follow the money'. This means that if an employee has been underpaid/overpaid in a previous pay period, the correction of the underpayment/overpayment should be made in the next payroll run you perform. Where an employee, however, has physically received a payment amount which differs to the amount shown in the payroll, this will require a 'correction submission' to be made to Revenue in order to rectify the error. Information on correcting a payment can be found here.
More FAQs | Online Documentation | Video Tutorials
GDPR: 1 Year On
It’s been one year since the introduction of the GDPR, and employers and accountants are reviewing their systems, processes and procedures on an ongoing basis to ensure they are doing their best to avoid hefty non-compliance penalties. Find out how Thesaurus Connect can help you overcome some of the key challenges GDPR presents when processing payroll.
Apr 2019
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Thesaurus Customer Update: April 2019
Say goodbye to sick days - A hidden benefit of Thesaurus Connect
Some businesses have noticed a reduction in sick days since implementing employee self-service systems. As sick days are much more visible on screen for both employees and their managers, this likely acts as an incentive to keep sick days to a minimum. With Thesaurus Connect, employees can view their annual leave and sick days instantly from their smartphone or tablet.
From the support desk: Processing leavers
Since the introduction of PAYE Modernisation, employers are no longer required to issue a P45 to an employee and submit the P45 Part 1 to Revenue. Instead, an employee’s leave date is to be reported to Revenue in the final payroll submission made for the employee. Therefore, to process a leaver in Thesaurus Payroll Manager, you will now enter their leave date at the time of entering a final payment to them and before you update the pay period.
Find out more | View more FAQs
Employee Self-Service: Reduce Your Workload Immediately
With Thesaurus Connect, the powerful and secure online portal for employees gives them access to view and retrieve historic payslips and other payroll documents, eliminating requests to their manager. Employees can also update their basic personal details including address, contact details, and emergency contact details online. This will ultimately reduce administration duties for managers, thus empowering employees.
Did you miss it? Watch our employment legislation webinar on demand now
New employment legislation was introduced in March bringing significant changes to employment law. The new Act requires employers to provide employees with key terms of employment in writing within 5 days of starting employment, as well as providing greater protection for those in casual working arrangements. This short webinar highlights the key legislative changes and gives practical advice to employers on how to comply.
How Thesaurus Connect is helping with GDPR
It’s been almost one year since the introduction the GDPR, and many businesses are reviewing their systems, processes and procedures on an ongoing basis to ensure they are doing their best to avoid hefty non-compliance penalties. Find out how Thesaurus Connect can help your business comply with the GDPR legislation.
Watch: Thesaurus Connect at a glance
Thesaurus Connect is an optional cloud add-on that works alongside Thesaurus Payroll Manager. Automatically store payroll information in the cloud and enable online access anywhere, anytime for you and your employees. Watch this video to see what you are missing!!
Mar 2019
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Thesaurus Customer Update: March 2019
Have you activated your free Thesaurus Connect licence?
All Thesaurus Payroll Manager 2019 purchases include a complimentary Thesaurus Connect licence (worth €59). Thesaurus Connect is an add-on product that allows you to seamlessly backup your payroll data to the cloud with online self-service portals for employers and employees. It is important to note that Thesaurus Connect needs to be activated before it will backup your data.
Activate Thesaurus Connect | Book a Thesaurus Connect demo
New employment legislation brings significant changes to employers
The new employment legislation requires employers to provide employees with key terms of employment in writing within 5 days of starting employment, as well as providing greater protection for those in casual working arrangements. Failure on the behalf of individuals to comply with the new legislation will give rise to a criminal conviction resulting in a fine of up to €5,000 or imprisonment of up to 12 months.
Find out more | Free webinar | Book a Bright Contracts demo
Thesaurus Connect’s Employee SmartPhone App
Our employee self-service smartphone and tablet app is available with our Thesaurus Connect add-on. Employee mobile apps offer many benefits for employers, employees, and the business as a whole. The user-friendly portal will streamline payroll processing while reducing the number of payroll queries from employees.
Read more | Download employee app
Free eBook: How to avoid PAYE Modernisation mistakes
It is important that employers are aware of and understand their new real time reporting obligations. Employers need to be aware that mistakes can be very costly. Employers who fail to comply can expect Revenue intervention with non-compliance penalties and fines. In this guide, we discuss the key changes with PAYE Modernisation and what employers need to do to avoid non-compliance penalties from Revenue.
Free Webinar: PAYE Modernisation, Three Months On!! New Year, New Payroll Legislation
Free webinar with guest speaker from Revenue. Find out what has happened since the introduction of PAYE Modernisation and what challenges businesses are facing. During the webinar, we will peel back the PAYE Modernisation legislation to outline clearly how PAYE Modernisation affects the payroll process and what is expected from you in 2019 and going forward.
View agenda | Book your place now
PAYE Modernisation: How to deal with employees commencing and leaving employment
Employers are required to notify Revenue of any new employees or employees who have left their employment. Since January 1st 2019, employers are no longer required to submit a P45 Part 3 or a P46 to Revenue to register a new employee. Instead, an employer will now submit a Revenue Payroll Notification (RPN) request for the new employee.
Jan 2019
10
Thesaurus Customer Update - January 2019
Extended Customer Support Hours
To assist our customers with the transition to PAYE Modernisation, our customer support now offer extended and Saturday opening hours until Saturday the 16th of February including early mornings and evenings. Revenue is also assisting employers with the transition to PAYE Modernisation, with extended customer support hours and Saturday opening hours from Monday 17th December until Saturday 16th February including early mornings and evenings.
View Thesaurus Software opening hours | View Revenue opening hours
Thesaurus Payroll Manager Product Training
We are running online training sessions to give you an insight into what PAYE Modernisation looks like in Thesaurus Payroll Manager. Full PAYE Modernisation functionality will be covered, including the typical payroll run with PAYE Modernisation, processing new starters and leavers, making corrections to the payroll and much more.
What does PAYE Modernisation look like in Thesaurus Payroll Manager?
We have worked closely with Revenue to ensure Thesaurus Payroll Manager can easily cater for the needs of PAYE Modernisation. Watch our short video to see how Thesaurus Payroll Manager streamlines real time reporting to easily comply with PAYE Modernisation.
PAYE Modernisation webinar with guest speaker from Revenue - New 2019 dates added due to high demand
Thesaurus Software and Revenue have teamed up to bring you free webinars where we discuss what has happened since PAYE Modernisation has gone live and what challenges businesses are facing. Due to phenomenal demand, we have added new PAYE Modernisation webinars in January and February.
Due to the high level of interest, it is expected that the training webinars will soon be completely booked out. Book your place now to avoid disappointment.
******* Do you have your ROS Digital Cert for PAYE Modernisation? *******
The computer that you run your Thesaurus Payroll Manager 2019 on will need to have your ROS Digital Cert installed on it. If you are currently able to log into ROS from your computer, then you are fine. Otherwise, you should copy the cert (the .p12 or .p12.bac file) from the machine that you use for ROS to the machine that you use for processing payroll.
Don’t forget to backup your payroll files for PAYE Modernisation
It is very important to take backups of payroll data with PAYE Modernisation. To help our customers with PAYE Modernisation, we are providing one FREE cloud backup with every Thesaurus Payroll Manager payroll purchase. Users can easily backup their payroll data to the cloud, which can be restored at any time. Customers will be issued with one FREE Thesaurus Connect 2019 licence (worth €59) with their Thesaurus Payroll Manager 2019 licence.
Purchase Thesaurus Payroll Manager 2019 | Book Thesaurus Connect demo
How will PAYE Modernisation affect employees?
Employers will now need to connect to ROS before calculating pay and deductions to ensure that they are using the most up-to-date tax credits and cut-off points. They will also have to report these deductions to Revenue every time employees are paid. Employees will be able to view pay and deductions on myAccount on the Revenue website.
Thesaurus Payroll Manager & PAYE Modernisation Help Videos
We have created a number of help videos to give you an insight into what the payroll and PAYE Modernisation functionality will look like in Thesaurus Payroll Manager. Videos include how to import from the previous tax year, retrieving your employee RPNs, submitting your pay data to Revenue and how to add your ROS digital certificate.
Dec 2018
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Thesaurus Customer Update - December 2018
Your PAYE Modernisation Survival Checklist
We have created an 8 step checklist to help you understand what you need to know about submitting your payroll data to Revenue in real time. Stay off Revenue’s naughty list and be ready for the PAYE Modernisation changes.
8 Step Checklist | Free Online Training
ROS Digital Cert - A Must Have for PAYE Modernisation
The computer that you run your 2019 Thesaurus Payroll Manager on will need to have your ROS Digital Cert installed on it. If you are currently able to log into ROS from your computer, then you are fine. Otherwise, you should copy the cert (the .p12 or .p12.bac file) from the machine that you use for ROS to the machine that you use for processing payroll. This is something you might want to do before the 1st of January 2019.
What does PAYE Modernisation look like in Thesaurus Payroll Manager?
We have been working with Revenue to make sure Thesaurus Payroll Manager can easily cater for the needs of PAYE Modernisation. Watch our short video to see how Thesaurus Payroll Manager will streamline real time reporting to easily comply with PAYE Modernisation.
Watch video here | Book a demo
PAYE Modernisation Training Webinar - Extra dates added due to high demand
Due to phenomenal demand, we have added extra dates for our PAYE Modernisation online training webinars with a guest speaker from Revenue. Due to the high level of interest, it is expected that the training webinars will soon be completely booked out. With almost 1,000 people registered for each of these webinars, there are limited places left. Register now to avoid disappointment.
PAYE Modernisation webinar dates
Backup your payroll data for PAYE Modernisation - FREE cloud backup (valued at €59)
It is vital to take backups of payroll data with PAYE Modernisation. To help our customers, we are providing a FREE Thesaurus Connect 2019 licence (worth €59) with every Thesaurus Payroll Manager payroll purchase. Users can easily backup their payroll data to the cloud, which can be restored at any time.
Purchase Thesaurus Payroll Manager 2019 here
One4all Employee Gift Cards
Thesaurus Payroll Manager offers a facility where users can securely purchase One4all gift cards for their employees. In 2015, the Irish government announced that employers can now give a non-cash benefit up to the value of €500 tax free to employees. Gift cards arrive addressed to the employer in an unmarked envelope for extra security.
PAYE Modernisation changes for businesses with separate branches / offices
PAYE Modernisation does not lend itself to operating separate branches / offices using the same employer registration number nor does it lend itself to processing groups of staff separately e.g. directors on one payroll and other staff on a second payroll. There are various reasons for this including:
- full visibility of all payroll data per digital cert
- difficulty in ensuring uniqueness of employment IDs
- ensuring that line item IDs are not duplicated
An employer can have as many employer registration numbers as they want. The solution is to register another number and obtain another cert.
Thesaurus Payroll Manager & PAYE Modernisation Help Videos
We have created a number of help videos to give you an insight into what the payroll and PAYE Modernisation functionality will look like in Thesaurus Payroll Manager. Videos include how to import from the previous tax year, retrieving your employee RPNs, submitting your pay data to Revenue and how to add your ROS digital certificate.
Learn more here | FREE Thesaurus 2019 Product Training
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Nov 2018
15
Thesaurus Customer Update: November 2018
Free PAYE Modernisation Training – Only 20 Places Left
We have teamed up with Revenue to offer employers and payroll bureaus online training webinars to help you prepare for PAYE Modernisation. With just a few short months before PAYE Modernisation takes effect, these online training webinars will discuss how PAYE Modernisation will affect payroll processing and what is expected from you going forward. All webinars are CPD accredited and free to attend. Places are limited.
- 5th December: PAYE Modernisation: 1 Month to Deadline | Register here
- 13th December: PAYE Modernisation is coming to town: How to stay off Revenue's naughty list | Register here
Free Cloud Backup for Thesaurus Customers - Thesaurus Connect (Valued at €59)
It is much more important to take backups of payroll data with PAYE Modernisation. To help our customers, we are providing a FREE Thesaurus Connect 2019 licence with every Thesaurus payroll purchase. Users can easily backup their payroll data to the cloud, which can be restored at any time.
Purchase Thesaurus Payroll Manager 2019 here
We’re here to help with PAYE Modernisation - Extended Customer Support Hours
To assist our customers with the transition to PAYE Modernisation, our customer support will have extended and Saturday opening hours from Monday 17th December until Saturday 16th February including early mornings and evenings.
View opening hours | Contact support
How to comply with PAYE Modernisation in 8 easy steps
It is important that all employers understand the upcoming changes to the Irish PAYE system. PAYE Modernisation will affect all employers and it will be important to ensure 100% compliance to avoid penalties and fines. Follow these 8 steps to find out what you need to know about submitting your payroll data to Revenue in real time.
8 Step Checklist | Book a demo
Bureaus Only: 10 Quick Tips to a Successful PAYE Modernisation Strategy for Payroll Bureaus
PAYE Modernisation changes the payroll process forever. Payroll bureaus and accountants should look to increase the prices they charge for payroll and PAYE Modernisation services to compensate for the additional work required. In this guide, we examine the best practices to consider which will improve profits and increase Revenue.
PAYE Modernisation Compliance: We’re ready!!
Please be assured that Thesaurus Payroll Manager 2019 will fully cater for the new PAYE Modernisation system and that we aim to make it as seamless as possible for you. Users will be able to seamlessly retrieve RPNs and submit PSRs through to Revenue with just a few clicks. There is no additional charge for PAYE Modernisation. Book a demo to see just how easy PAYE Modernisation will be with Thesaurus Payroll Manager.
Book a PAYE Modernisation demo
Get your ROS Digital Cert for PAYE Modernisation
The computer that you run your payroll from will need to have your ROS Digital Cert installed on it. If you are currently able to log into ROS from that computer, then you are fine. Otherwise you should copy the cert (P12 file) from the machine you use for ROS to the machine you use for your payroll. This is something you might want to do in advance of January. You can find help on this here.
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Oct 2018
8
Thesaurus Customer Update: October 2018
Free Webinar: PAYE Modernisation - 2 Months to Deadline
We have teamed up with Revenue & IPASS to bring you free CPD accredited webinars to help you prepare for PAYE Modernisation. With just over two months before PAYE Modernisation takes effect, these webinars will discuss how PAYE Modernisation will affect payroll processing and what is expected from you going forward. Both webinars are CPD accredited and free to attend. Places are limited.
- 25th October - Guest Speaker: IPASS - Register here
- 7th November - Guest Speaker: Revenue - Register here
Thesaurus Payroll Manager - Customer Survey Results
We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who filled out our customer satisfaction survey last month. We were delighted to discover that the customer satisfaction rate for Thesaurus Payroll Manager has remained at its exceptional 99%. Our customer support team also boasts a 99% customer satisfaction rate.
Extended Customer Support Hours
To assist our customers with the transition to PAYE Modernisation, our customer support will have extended and Saturday opening hours from Monday 17th December until Saturday 16th February including early mornings and evenings.
View opening hours | Contact support
Thesaurus Software secures investment from Hg
We are very excited to announce that Thesaurus Software has secured investment from Hg, a specialist technology investor. This partnership benefits Thesaurus Software as we can access the experience and support of Hg and its network, whilst retaining voting control of the business. “It’s great to secure an investment from a firm who both knows our market and has the experience to help us develop the business.”
PAYE Modernisation checklist to ensure 100% compliance
It is important that all employers understand the upcoming changes to the Irish PAYE system. PAYE Modernisation will affect all employers and it will be important to ensure 100% compliance to avoid penalties and fines. Find out the key factors you need to consider when preparing for its introduction with our PAYE Modernisation checklist.
Budget 2019 - Employer Payroll Focus
Budget 2019 was announced on Tuesday October 9th 2018 . This is a summary of the measures that will have a direct effect on employers with regards to payroll.
Did you miss it? Important information regarding PAYE Modernisation
We recently sent out an email to all customers regarding PAYE Modernisation detailing a number of things you need to be aware of or to check in advance of January. Please be assured that our 2019 software will fully cater for the new system and that we aim to make it as seamless as possible for you.
View email | PAYE Modernisation demo
BrightPay wins ‘Payroll Software of the Year’
BrightPay was announced the winner of ‘Payroll Software of the Year’ at this year’s Software Excellence Awards. It’s a great achievement for BrightPay to win this prestigious award. The winner was decided by a public vote, whereby members are asked to rate the software systems they use to determine the best products on the market. BrightPay is created by Thesaurus Software, offering a more advanced and user-friendly alternative to Thesaurus Payroll Manager.
Thesaurus Connect: The GDPR Survival Toolkit
Thesaurus Connect is tailored to help you overcome some of the key challenges GDPR presents when processing payroll. The payroll itself is still processed on the Thesaurus Payroll Manager desktop application, however, the payroll information is stored online on a secure cloud server, allowing us to bring you even more benefits to help you with GDPR compliance.
Are you part of an association that needs help with PAYE Modernisation?
We are working with a number of associations that are helping their members with PAYE Modernisation. We are offering a free partnership platform to Irish associations where we can provide free PAYE Modernisation training and free training on our payroll software products. Our partnership platforms enable us to offer association members introductory discounts.
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Aug 2018
1
Customer Update: GDPR & PAYE Modernisation Special Edition
PAYE Modernisation Explained
PAYE Modernisation or real-time reporting (RTR) will enable Revenue to ensure that employees are receiving their correct tax credits and cut-off points throughout the year. This compares with the current PAYE reporting which is done through P35s on a yearly basis.
Learn more | Frequently asked questions
Free GDPR Webinar | Guest Speaker: Data Protection Commissioners
Graham Doyle, Head of Communications from the Data Protection Commissioners office will be joining us to discuss GDPR and the effect it is having on all businesses. This FREE CPD accredited webinar will look at what is new in GDPR, how it may affect your business and what have we learned from the GDPR 3 months on. We will also look at how Thesaurus Payroll Manager can help your organisation utilise the new regulation to benefit you, your customers, suppliers and employees.
PAYE Modernisation To Do List: Step 1 - List of Employees
In preparation for PAYE Modernisation, Revenue is asking employers to send a list of their employees through Revenue's Online Services (ROS). This list will ensure that both Revenue and employer records are accurate and up-to-date.
Manually Calculating Payroll with PAYE Modernisation
A significant number of employers are still processing their payroll using a manual or spreadsheet system. A manual approach may seem like an attractive option but can result in inaccurate payroll processing. From January 2019, employers will be required to submit their payroll returns electronically and in real-time, each payroll run, allowing Revenue to access the most up-to-date information.
Privacy Policies - A GDPR Requirement
One of the main principles of the GDPR is that data shall be processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner. These three elements overlap and all three must be satisfied in order to demonstrate compliance. The GDPR stipulates that anywhere personal data is being collected, either directly or indirectly, Privacy Notices should be in place.
PAYE Modernisation FREE webinar in conjunction with Revenue
We have teamed up with Sinead Sweeney who is the PAYE Modernisation Change Manager for the Revenue Commissioners. The webinar will peel back the legislation to help you understand and implement the new changes for your business. The objective of PAYE Modernisation is for Revenue, employers and employees to have access to the most accurate, up-to-date information relating to pay and statutory payroll deductions. Places are limited.
Employer webinar: 4th September | Bureau webinar: 6th September
GDPR: Do I need consent from my client’s employees? (Bureaus Only)
Many bureaus have expressed concern and confusion in relation to getting consent from their client’s employees and securely distributing payslips. Payroll bureaus do not need to seek consent from individual employees that the payroll is processed for. However, the employer will need to inform their employees that they are sharing their personal information with a third party.
GDPR: Frequently Asked Questions
Our GDPR experts have put together a list of some of the frequently asked questions that we have been asked by our customers regarding the General Data Protection Regulation. Additionally, the legislation states that whenever a data controller (e.g. business/employer) uses a data processor (e.g. payroll bureau) there needs to be a written contract or Data Processor Agreement in place.
View all FAQs | Template Data Processor Agreement
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