Setting up a company Payroll in Ireland for the first time? First of all, CONGRATULATIONS! It’s a huge accomplishment to reach the point where you can offer payment to others, and it’s worth celebrating. For those new to payroll, it can feel overwhelming, so we’ve put together some simple steps to help guide you through the process. Setting up a … Read More
Budget 2025 – Key Changes for Payroll
Budget 2025 has been viewed as a bumper budget, but what impact is it likely to have on employers and their employees? Below, we will outline the key changes for Payroll. Standard Rate Tax Bands The standard rate tax band (SRCOP) which is currently set at 20% will increase by €2000 to €44,000 meaning that employees can earn more at … Read More
SEPA Credit Transfer Changes 2025: What Parolla Customers Need to Know
As part of our commitment to keeping you informed about important regulatory changes, we want to bring to your attention a key update that will impact transactions across Europe starting in 2025. The SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) Credit Transfer (SCT) file format is undergoing a significant upgrade that will affect how businesses process payments. What Is SEPA Credit Transfer? … Read More
Unscheduled database downtime 9:30 am, 26th July 2024
We experienced unscheduled database downtime from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm on Friday the 26th of July. The issue was caused by a incorrectly configured database update. The database was restored from backups generated at 9 am of the same morning. Data missing between 9 am and 9:30 am was re-populated from live session logs.
Preparing For 2024
Build And Check Your 2024 Payroll Calendars The Revenue published the employee 2024 RPNs’ (employee tax certificates) on the 8th of December 2023. The 2024 calendars can now be created by clicking the “build 2024” button within the payrun. If you don’t choose to create the calendar in advance it will build automatically on the 1st January 202. Verify that … Read More
Preparing for 2024’s Enhanced Reporting Requirements
A comprehensive guide by Parolla Introduction: As we approach January 2024, the implementation of Enhanced Reporting Requirements (ERR) is imminent, marking a significant shift in how employers report expenses. Parolla is at the forefront, offering an integrated software solution to streamline this process. Here’s everything you need to know to stay compliant and efficient. Understanding Enhanced Reporting Requirements: The ERR … Read More
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) in Ireland
Introduction Starting 1st January 2023, Ireland has introduced a mandatory sick pay for employees, known as the Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). This guide outlines everything employers and employees need to know about this new legal requirement. What is Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)? SSP is the legally mandated minimum sick pay that employers must provide. This entitlement will gradually increase over … Read More
Parolla Plugins is Xero’s Preferred Partner
It’s been a big start to 2023 for us. Parolla Plugins is Xero’s preferred partner in Ireland! The partnership allows Xero customers to make use of our Parolla Plugins web application free of charge, with Xero picking up the tab. So what does Parolla Plugins do, and how does it help Xero customers? Parolla Plugins is an updated version of … Read More
Tips & Gratuities
The introduction of the Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips & Gratuities) Act 2022 is intended to bring clarity to the definition and treatment of tips, gratuities, and service charges. In particular, how these relate to employee pay. It came into effect on 1st December 2022. The introduction has more of an impact on some industries than others; hospitality, taxi services, … Read More
Employee Self Service Portal
The Employee Self-Service portal is an innovative tool for easy employee access to their personal payroll data, anytime they want to. The ESS portal puts the employee in the driving seat and reduces the amount of input required by the employer. Using this time-saving tool helps reduce or even eliminate the need to reply to many employee queries. It can also make … Read More