Important Updates

Updated: 17 December 2025

Weekly Payroll

Alert: Important Update: Easter Bank Holiday Weekly Payroll Dates

Due to the upcoming Easter Bank Holiday - there will be some changes to timings of weekly payments.

Anything claimed in the period Monday 23rd March - Friday 27th March will be paid on Thursday 2nd April.

Anything claimed in the period Monday 30th March - Monday 6th April will be paid on Friday 10th April.

Following these two affected weeks, the timings of the weekly payroll will return to the regular deadlines and Friday pay dates.

Extended Workforce Service Desk Christmas Opening Hours

Please see below the Extended Workforce Helpdesk opening hours over Christmas:

  • Wednesday 24th December: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 25th December: Closed
  • Friday 26th December: Closed
  • Monday 29th December: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 30th December: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 31st December: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 1st January: Closed
  • Friday 2nd January: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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