The short answer
You must keep pay and PAYE records, holiday records and right-to-work evidence for set statutory periods — some for years after someone leaves. Good records are your defence in any inspection.
You must keep pay and PAYE records, holiday records and right-to-work evidence for set statutory periods — some for years after someone leaves. Good records are your defence in any inspection.
The full plain-English guide is being written and reviewed. Meanwhile, the official guidance below covers the essentials, and the FirstEmployer app walks you through this step with the exact law on screen.
This guide is being expanded and solicitor-reviewed. The answer above is current as of config 2026.2.