Holiday entitlements and pay are some of the most misunderstood and abused employment rights law in the UK. Statistics show … Continue reading Holiday accrual, how does it work?
Month: August 2021
Short university courses to provide flexible training
Learners will be able to upskill or retrain at a pace that fits their lives through short university and college … Continue reading Short university courses to provide flexible training
Home Working impact on older workers
The Office for National Statistics report shows that the shift towards working from home seen during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic … Continue reading Home Working impact on older workers
Suspicious email – forward to action fraud
Action fraud are encouraging those who receive suspicious email to report them by forwarding. They state: “Received an email which … Continue reading Suspicious email – forward to action fraud
Off-payroll (IR35) contracted out services
Off-payroll working rules (commonly known as IR35) changed on 6th April 2021. In efforts to overcome IR35 responsibilities some arrangements … Continue reading Off-payroll (IR35) contracted out services
Using unfunded pension arrangements
In the agent update 87, the HMRC remind agents about an arrangement where a company creates an unfunded pension obligation … Continue reading Using unfunded pension arrangements
HMRC Agent Update 87 published (August 2021)
Dear PAYadvice.UK, Agent Update: issue 87 is now available and contains the latest guidance and information for tax agents and advisers. … Continue reading HMRC Agent Update 87 published (August 2021)
Actions for you and your clients – preparing for closure of the Job Retention Scheme and the latest on SEISS
Dear PAYadvice.UK I’m writing to you with the latest information about the support schemes available to help your clients, as … Continue reading Actions for you and your clients – preparing for closure of the Job Retention Scheme and the latest on SEISS
31st August Deadline for parents to update Child Benefit for 16 year olds
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding parents and carers they have until 31st August 2021 to confirm whether their … Continue reading 31st August Deadline for parents to update Child Benefit for 16 year olds
Absurd excuses for not paying National Minimum Wage published
By law, workers must be paid at least the minimum wage for their age - the following are 10 outrageous … Continue reading Absurd excuses for not paying National Minimum Wage published
Act quickly to get your tax credits reinstated
The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is urging people who missed the 31 July tax credits renewals deadline to … Continue reading Act quickly to get your tax credits reinstated
New HMRC Director General announced for Customer Strategy and Tax Design
HM Revenue and Customs Chief Executive and Permanent Secretary Jim Harra announces that Jonathan Athow has been appointed as the … Continue reading New HMRC Director General announced for Customer Strategy and Tax Design
Business growth scheme open to next group of space entrepreneurs
A pioneering programme to help firms find their place in space has given a total of 31 businesses a £900,000 … Continue reading Business growth scheme open to next group of space entrepreneurs
Student Loan plan 1 Threshold uplift for April 2022 confirmed
The Department for Education (DfE) confirmed the annual updates to the Thresholds of Income Contingent Student Loans and Mortgage Style … Continue reading Student Loan plan 1 Threshold uplift for April 2022 confirmed
Real Time Information internet submissions: 2022 to 2023 technical specifications published
HMRC have published the Real Time Information (RTI) Rules and Interface Management (RIM) artefacts and supporting technical specifications for software … Continue reading Real Time Information internet submissions: 2022 to 2023 technical specifications published
HMRC August 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the August 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC August 2021 Employer Bulletin
Events industry boost with Government-backed insurance scheme
As the economy reopens with the lifting of Covid restrictions, getting the right kind of insurance is acting as a … Continue reading Events industry boost with Government-backed insurance scheme
Isolation ends for those with 2 jabs from 16th August 2021
For those who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccination, requirement to self isolate when in close contact with … Continue reading Isolation ends for those with 2 jabs from 16th August 2021
Temporary protection for more applicants to the Settlement Scheme
EEA citizens and their family members who apply late to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) will have their rights protected … Continue reading Temporary protection for more applicants to the Settlement Scheme
New flexible approach to apprenticeships
Sectors including the creative, agriculture and construction industries can now bid for a share of a £7 million fund to … Continue reading New flexible approach to apprenticeships
Minimum wage law breaker Employers ‘named and shamed’
Government names and shames 191 employers who have underpaid workers, including major household namesnamed firms have been fined for owing … Continue reading Minimum wage law breaker Employers ‘named and shamed’
Freeports Employer NICs Relief (FENR)
HM Revenue & Customs Software Developers Support Team (SDST) has issued briefing notes for developers in relation to changes for … Continue reading Freeports Employer NICs Relief (FENR)
NICs Holiday for Employers of Veterans (NHEV)
HM Revenue & Customs Software Developers Support Team (SDST) has issued briefing notes for developers in relation to changes for … Continue reading NICs Holiday for Employers of Veterans (NHEV)
TUC urges ban on umbrella companies – end exploitation of workers amid scandalous workplace practices which have “no place in modern Britain”
Union body warns use of umbrella companies could spiral post-pandemic New TUC research estimates that half of agency workers work … Continue reading TUC urges ban on umbrella companies – end exploitation of workers amid scandalous workplace practices which have “no place in modern Britain”