2022 Payroll Update
Keep up to date with changes in your payroll for 2022. Below we list some of the most important changes which may have an impact on your business. If you would like any further detail on the implications for your payroll feel free to contact our Payroll Department directly.
Parent’s Leave and Benefit
Since 1st July 2022, Parent’s Leave and Benefit increased from 5 weeks to 7 weeks, which is available to parents within 2 years of their child’s birth or adoption. Entitlement to Parent’s Benefit is subject to the individual having the required number of PRSI contributions.
Sick Leave Act 2022
The Sick Leave Act 2022 was signed by the President on 20th July 2022, but it is subject to a Commencement Order. Regulations are also required to determine how an employee’s daily rate of pay should be calculated.
Changing Your Personal Details due to the upcoming departure of Ulster Bank and KBC from the Irish market.
Revenue are reminding customers to update their personal details by logging into myAccount or ROS to change an address or bank account details. The updating of bank account details (for the purpose of receiving refunds or paying liabilities) is of vital importance for taxpayers due to the upcoming departure of Ulster Bank and KBC from the Irish market.
Changes to the Civil Service Domestic Subsistence Rates
The Civil Service Overnight Domestic Subsistence Rates (i.e. for absences within Ireland) will increase as follows from 1st September 2022. There is no change to the daily allowance rates.
Rates applicable up to 31st August 2022
Vouched Accommodation Rate - For use in Dublin Only
Rates applicable from 1st September 2022
Vouched Accommodation Rate - For use in Dublin Only
Changes to the Civil Service Travel Rates
The Civil Service Travel Rates have been reviewed by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the key outcomes of this review are as follows:
The travel rate applicable to electric vehicles (EVs) is being increased to the same rate that applies to vehicles in the middle category of 1,201cc to 1,500cc.
The travel rate applicable to hybrid vehicles is that which applies based on the size of the engine in the vehicle.
It is the Department’s intention to move to a single rate for all cars regardless of engine type in the next review which is due to take place in 2025. The move to a single rate will require a transitional period.
The revised rates which apply from 1st September 2022 are outlined below. The existing rates apply to all travel carried out from 1st January 2022 to 31st August 2022. However, all travel from 1st January to date will count towards the aggregated kilometres for the year.
There are no changes to the rates which apply to motorcycles or bicycles.
Existing Motor Travel Rates for Cars/Vans applicable to 31st August 2022
Reduced Motor Travel Rates
*This rate applies to EVs
Revised Motor Travel Rates for Cars/Vans applicable from 1st September 2022
Reduced Motor Travel Rates
*This rate applies to EVs
Reduced rates are payable to Civil Service employees who undertake a journey associated with their job but not solely related to the performance of their duties, such as:
Attendance at confined promotion competitions.
Attendance at approved courses of education/conferences.
Return visits home at weekends during periods of temporary transfer.
Don’t forget if you would like any insight into how these changes may affect your payroll. Please get in touch!