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What happens to payroll if your payroll manager doesn't show up tomorrow?

A simple question can reveal a great deal. A vulnerable payroll function arises when payroll depends on a single payroll manager. Payroll outsourcing becomes relevant precisely in such situations – ...

The hidden risk of internal payroll management in growing organisations

Most organisations underestimate the risks of payroll management Most organisations underestimate the risks of payroll management - not because they are inattentive,...

When payroll becomes a management responsibility - not an administrative task

When payroll works, it's often because one person makes it work In many private companies, payroll works flawlessly in ...

10 good reasons to outsource your payroll

Short answer Many companies choose to outsource payroll because it reduces the risk of errors, frees up time and provides access to specialist knowledge. ...

The 7 most common mistakes when outsourcing payroll

Short answer Most problems with payroll outsourcing are not caused by the outsourcing model itself, but by a lack of alignment of expectations, unclear roles and insufficient follow-up. By ...

Is it easy to switch payroll providers?

Short answer: Yes, it can be easy to switch payroll providers. It is possible to switch without any risk or disruption, provided that the transition ...

Is payroll outsourcing worth the money?

Short answer For many companies, payroll outsourcing is worth the money because it reduces the risk of errors, frees up time in the organisation and is often...

FAQ – Frequently asked questions about payroll outsourcing

Payroll Outsourcing FAQ – Short and to the Point This payroll outsourcing FAQ brings together the most common questions and brief answers about payroll systems, payroll processing, pricing, liability ….

What is expected of you as a customer when outsourcing payroll?

Short answer Payroll outsourcing works best when the company is actively involved. The customer is responsible for providing accurate, timely and clear information. Yes...

Who is responsible for ensuring that salaries are correct?

Short answer The company always has overall responsibility for ensuring that salaries are calculated and paid correctly – even if ...

Manual payroll administration is still the norm – and it costs more than you might think

Short answer: Manuel payroll administration is still the norm in many companies – with yellow sticky notes, Excel spreadsheets and handwritten notes. Pay is often regarded as ...

Outsourcing payroll vs. internal payroll administration – when does it make sense?

Short answer: Outsourcing payroll typically makes sense when payroll becomes complex, vulnerable or time-consuming. In-house payroll administration can be an advantage in ...

Checklist: 15 things you should ask your payroll outsourcing partner before outsourcing your payroll

Short answer Choosing a payroll outsourcing partner is not just about price. The right questions uncover responsibility, quality, cooperation and risk. This checklist helps...

Zenegy payroll system – modern, automated payroll management

In brief Zenegy Payroll system The Zenegy payroll system is a modern, cloud-based solution that automates payroll, tax, holiday pay and reporting to SKAT. With a ...

Danløn payroll system – simple and efficient payroll administration

In brief Danløn Payroll system Danløn is a user-friendly, Danish online payroll system that makes it easy for small and medium-sized businesses to ...

Hiring an interim payroll consultant: An effective solution for businesses

Short answer: An interim payroll consultant is an experienced payroll specialist who joins the company on a temporary basis – for example, in the event of illness, ...

Compensatory leave – rules regarding illness before and during holiday

Short answer: Compensatory leave is the right to take holiday at a later date if an employee falls ill before or during their holiday. If the employee falls ill ...

The Working Hours Act: time recording and working hours regulations

Short answer: The Working Hours Act was amended on 1 July 2024, so that all employers are now obliged to record their employees’ working hours. The aim is ...

Maternity and Pregnancy Sickness Reimbursement: A thorough guide for employers

Short answer: If you pay an employee’s salary whilst they are on maternity leave, you can claim a refund for maternity leave – that is, the maternity allowance back from Udbetaling ...

Advance holiday – holiday paid in advance by employers

Short answer: Advance holiday – also known as holiday in advance – is when an employee, by agreement, takes paid holiday before it is ...

Earmarked maternity leave – rules and allocation of leave

What is earmarked parental leave? Earmarked parental leave means that part of the leave is tied to the individual parent and cannot be transferred ...

Reimbursement of sick pay to employers

Short answer: When an employee falls ill, the employer generally pays their salary or sick pay for the first 30 calendar days – the so-called ...

Compulsory holidays and collective holiday closures

Short answer: Yes, as an employer, you can require your employees to take holiday – this is known as compulsory holiday – provided you stay within ...

What does an employee cost the employer?

Short answer: How much does an employee cost the employer? More than just their salary. In addition to their gross salary, there are pension contributions, holiday pay, ATP and a number of ...

Company cars and the taxation of free-of-charge cars

Short answer: A company car – also known as a free car – is a taxable employee benefit. It is the right to use the car that is taxed, not ...

End of the holiday year

Short answer: By the end of the holiday year, employees must have taken their holiday – in particular the 4 weeks’ (20 days’) holiday protected under the Directive, which ...

Public holidays and SH payments

Short answer: Public holidays that fall on a weekday – for example, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday. For ...

Aconto pay: advance on wages

Short answer: An ‘aconto’ payment is a provisional advance payment of wages, made before the final wage can be calculated. The amount is not extra pay ...

GDPR and payroll administration

In short, the GDPR and payroll administration are inextricably linked: when you process payroll, you are processing a large amount of personal data about your employees – ...

Optional account and optional savings scheme

Short answer: A flexible savings account – also known as a flexible savings scheme – is a savings scheme where you, as an employer, make regular contributions amounting to a percentage of the employee’s ...

Holiday leave and the sixth week of holiday

Short answer: Holiday leave – often referred to as the ‘sixth week of holiday’ – consists of additional paid days off on top of the five weeks’ holiday provided for under the Holiday Act. They are ...

Rules on staff benefits

Short answer: Employee benefits are benefits that you, as an employer, provide to your staff in addition to their regular salary. As a general rule, employee benefits are taxable and ...

Holiday law for new employees

Short answer: The Holiday Entitlement Act for new employees works differently to what many people think: under the ‘concurrent holiday’ scheme, a new employee accrues 2.08 days’ holiday per month and can ...

Questions and answers about the new holiday law

The new holiday law – in a nutshell The new holiday law applies to all employees and is based on the principle of concurrent holidays. Here are the answers to ...
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