Employer Bulletin - October 2019 Issue 80 The following has been kindly provided: Dear Gentlefolk HMRC is aware some employers … Continue reading Erroneous GNS messages relating to Student Loans
Erroneous GNS messages relating to Student Loans
Month: June 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) related deaths by occupation
“There are lots of complex things playing out during the pandemic and the risk of death involving COVID-19 is influenced … Continue reading Coronavirus (COVID-19) related deaths by occupation
Mandatory MOT testing to be reintroduced from 1st August 2020 #COVID19 #coronaviris
Mandatory MOT testing is reintroduced from 1st August 2020 as COVID-19 restrictions are slowly lifted. MOT ensure that vehicle parts, … Continue reading Mandatory MOT testing to be reintroduced from 1st August 2020 #COVID19 #coronaviris
#coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Direction notice issued 26th June 2020 – flexible furlough
Chancellor, Rishi Sunak The publication of a further Treasury direction on the CJRS is now live. This direction reflects the … Continue reading #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Direction notice issued 26th June 2020 – flexible furlough
Flexible furlough starts from 1st July 2020 #coronavirus #COVID19
Dear @PAYadvice, HM Treasury letter box by PSP(c)2020 We wrote to you recently to help you prepare for changes to … Continue reading Flexible furlough starts from 1st July 2020 #coronavirus #COVID19
RTI Earlier Year Updates – the end is nigh
The HMRC Operational Excellence section have confirmed the end of the Real Time Information (RTI) Earlier Year Update EYU. HMRC, … Continue reading RTI Earlier Year Updates – the end is nigh
Small Business Accelerator – free online educational programme
Today @AmazonUK and @e_nation have launched the Amazon Small Business Accelerator which will help over 200,000 businesses to start, recover, … Continue reading Small Business Accelerator – free online educational programme
Apprenticeships and social mobility
New Report finds that the apprenticeship system is failing people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Workers from disadvantaged backgrounds are being left … Continue reading Apprenticeships and social mobility
Happy Brexit vote anniversary – Preparing for the EU settlement Scheme
4 years ago on 23rd June 2016 the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. Changes in employment rights … Continue reading Happy Brexit vote anniversary – Preparing for the EU settlement Scheme
‘Independence Day’ for more businesses and venues – 4th July 2020
The U.K. prime minister has announced that pubs, restaurants and hairdressers can reopen if they are #COVID19 secure from 4th … Continue reading ‘Independence Day’ for more businesses and venues – 4th July 2020
#coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Self Employed Income Support Scheme update – 21st June 2020
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Part 1 is soon coming to an end on 30th June 2020. Announced by the … Continue reading #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Self Employed Income Support Scheme update – 21st June 2020
#COVID19: Can you open for business safely? New government online tool available
The UK Government has developed an online tool to help businesses in England to reopen safely during coronavirus. It encourages … Continue reading #COVID19: Can you open for business safely? New government online tool available
Furlough: Maternity and other parental pay: changes to calculation of Average Weekly Earning (AWE)
H & DD by PSP (c)2016 As a result of the #COVID19 #coronavirus pandemic with millions of employees being placed … Continue reading Furlough: Maternity and other parental pay: changes to calculation of Average Weekly Earning (AWE)
#coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – more updates released 19th June 2020
HMRC have updated coronavirus guidance to reflect recent announcements. The following has been added: Check which employees you can put … Continue reading #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – more updates released 19th June 2020
Flexible furlough webinars – sign up now #COVID19 #coronavirus
From ‘flexible furlough’ to working out the amount you can claim – there have been key changes to the Job … Continue reading Flexible furlough webinars – sign up now #COVID19 #coronavirus
Employer help – #coronavirus Support for Business
The ‘employer help’ website from Jobcentre Plus offers a range of advice to help business overcome the challenges associated with … Continue reading Employer help – #coronavirus Support for Business
#BREXIT – The UKs new immigration system – January 2021 changes
With the end of the EU transition period, the free movement within the U.K. ends with the introduction of a … Continue reading #BREXIT – The UKs new immigration system – January 2021 changes
P45 & P60 stationery being withdrawn
HMRC are to withdraw the facility for employers to order blank P45s and P60s from 1st August 2020. The HMRC … Continue reading P45 & P60 stationery being withdrawn
Self-employed new parents can claim #COVID19 support grant #coronavirus
Z&R by PSP (c)2020 The government have announced that self-employed parents whose trading profits dipped in 2018/2019 because they took … Continue reading Self-employed new parents can claim #COVID19 support grant #coronavirus
Flexible furlough – the Pension Regulator updates to guidance
The Pension Regulator (TPR) has updated its COVID-19 guidance as a result of flexible furlough commencing from 1st July 2020. … Continue reading Flexible furlough – the Pension Regulator updates to guidance
Scottish Student Loans 2021 – type Plan 4
6th April 2021 sees the commencement of Student Loan deductions type Plan 4. On 9th June 2018 Scotland’s First Minister … Continue reading Scottish Student Loans 2021 – type Plan 4
Returning to the workplace – ACAS #coronavirus #COVID19
With the start of flexible furlough from 1st July 2020, employers will be planning ways of bringing their workforce back … Continue reading Returning to the workplace – ACAS #coronavirus #COVID19
Penalties and appeals #HMRC #coronavirus #COVID19
Support available during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic - Late filing and payment penalties HMRC is supporting taxpayers during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) … Continue reading Penalties and appeals #HMRC #coronavirus #COVID19
Reservists returning to civilian work eligible for #coronavirus #COVID19 government support schemes
Military reservists able to access the self employment scheme and those returning to work the Coronavirus job retention scheme (CJRS) … Continue reading Reservists returning to civilian work eligible for #coronavirus #COVID19 government support schemes
Usual Hours! – new Flexible Furlough calculation and claim requirements #coronavirus #COVID19
From 1st July employees can return to work part-time and be furloughed for the remaining usual work time not worked. … Continue reading Usual Hours! – new Flexible Furlough calculation and claim requirements #coronavirus #COVID19
#coronaviris Job Retention Scheme changes for 1st July 2020 and onwards #COVID19
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have updated guidance in readiness for the commencement of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) … Continue reading #coronaviris Job Retention Scheme changes for 1st July 2020 and onwards #COVID19
UK Government figures confirm support for incomes across all nations during #coronavirus #COVID19
new figures highlight Government support in protecting jobs and helping individuals across all four nationsstatistics for Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme … Continue reading UK Government figures confirm support for incomes across all nations during #coronavirus #COVID19
Self-Employed – have you claimed SEISS #coronavirus #COVID19
The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme opened on 13 May and provides assistance to the qualifying self-employed. By midnight on 7 … Continue reading Self-Employed – have you claimed SEISS #coronavirus #COVID19
#coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – NOW CLOSED to new added furlough cases #COVID19
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is now closed to most new furlough cases. Only those returning from extended leave … Continue reading #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – NOW CLOSED to new added furlough cases #COVID19
“Employers are breaking the law and forcing pregnant women out of work during the pandemic”, warns TUC
E by ZJ (c)2019 A new survey by the TUC (published 10th June 2020) indicates that A quarter of pregnant … Continue reading “Employers are breaking the law and forcing pregnant women out of work during the pandemic”, warns TUC
#coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Key Dates #COVID19
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is changing: From 1 July, employers can bring back to work employees that have previously … Continue reading #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Key Dates #COVID19
Parents returning to work after extended leave eligible for furlough #COVID19 #coronavirus
E&R by PSP (c)2020 People on maternity, adoption and shared parental leave who return to work in the coming months … Continue reading Parents returning to work after extended leave eligible for furlough #COVID19 #coronavirus
Withdrawn job offer #COVID19 #coronavirus
In light of #COVID19 #coronavirus, can an employer withdraw a job offer? ACAS indicate that an employer can withdraw a … Continue reading Withdrawn job offer #COVID19 #coronavirus
Quarantine: Entering the UK – #COVID19 #coronavirus
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and entering or returning to the UK Changes apply from 8th June 2020. Those arriving must provide their … Continue reading Quarantine: Entering the UK – #COVID19 #coronavirus
HMRC update – Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Important Dates #COVID19
Jim Harra of the HMRC has provided the following communication: Dear employer, As part of changes to the Coronavirus Job … Continue reading HMRC update – Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Important Dates #COVID19
Returning to work – Cycle to work boost #COVID19 #coronavirus
“One form of transport which has seen a significant increase is cycling – it is great to see people switching … Continue reading Returning to work – Cycle to work boost #COVID19 #coronavirus
Plan your journey – Face coverings to become mandatory on public transport from 15th June #COVID19 #coronavirus
As the nation returns to work, new requirements to prevent the spread of coronavirus and protect Britain are announced as … Continue reading Plan your journey – Face coverings to become mandatory on public transport from 15th June #COVID19 #coronavirus
Drivers granted 7 month photocard licence extension #COVID19 #coronavirus
Drivers with a photocard driving licence due to expire between 1st February and 31st August 2020 will be granted a … Continue reading Drivers granted 7 month photocard licence extension #COVID19 #coronavirus
Furlough deadline less than 1 week away – #COVID19 #coronavirus – ACT NOW – keep Britain paid
Urgent need to view business continuity during #COVID19 return to work activity Have you reviewed your business strategy towards reopening … Continue reading Furlough deadline less than 1 week away – #COVID19 #coronavirus – ACT NOW – keep Britain paid
Need help with you furlough grant claim? #COVID19 #coronavirus
UK employers have until 10th June 2020 to furlough employees to take part in the UK Job Retention Scheme. You … Continue reading Need help with you furlough grant claim? #COVID19 #coronavirus
Flexible Furlough – be prepared for the change – usual hours and worked hours
More detail on the #coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) are due 12th June 2020 along with new calculator and guidance … Continue reading Flexible Furlough – be prepared for the change – usual hours and worked hours
Learn new skills for free – the Skills Toolkit
Want to learn a new skill while at home? Find free, high quality digital and numeracy courses in The Skills … Continue reading Learn new skills for free – the Skills Toolkit