Law will combat ‘one-sided flexibility’, where workers are often on standby for work that never comes Friday 3rd February 2023, … Continue reading New law gives more say over working hours
New law gives more say over working hours
Category: Employment
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s speech at Bloomberg
In his speech Friday 27th January 2023, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt set out his vision for long-term prosperity in the UK. … Continue reading Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s speech at Bloomberg
Jobseekers urged to watch out for 7 signs of job scams
DBS is putting jobseekers on alert for the scams that could leave them victims of theft and fraud. Jobseekers are … Continue reading Jobseekers urged to watch out for 7 signs of job scams
Tackling illegal working
The Home Office has ramped up immigration enforcement activity in the month since the Prime Minister’s pledge to boost raids … Continue reading Tackling illegal working
Crack down on ‘fire and rehire’ practices
Plans for a new statutory code will crack down on unscrupulous employers that use controversial dismissal tactics courts to be … Continue reading Crack down on ‘fire and rehire’ practices
Five more tax avoidance schemes named
HMRC names 5 more tax avoidance schemes, as part of their crack-down on tax avoidance promoters. HM Revenue and Customs … Continue reading Five more tax avoidance schemes named
TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER
If you want to get back to work in 2023, there is help. Whether you’re looking to change your career … Continue reading TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER
Hiring toolkit supports care providers with safer recruitment
A first-of-its-kind Better Hiring Toolkit has been launched, providing an essential guide for care sector employers to make informed, safer … Continue reading Hiring toolkit supports care providers with safer recruitment
Plan to build an innovative economy
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plan to build an innovative economy delivering more jobs and higher pay. In the short time … Continue reading Plan to build an innovative economy
Intervention to keep rail fares down
rail fare increases for 2023 to be capped at 5.9% – 6.4 percentage points below July 2022’s RPI biggest ever … Continue reading Intervention to keep rail fares down
More warnings to medical staff about dirty umbrellas
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are advising users of the named schemes promoted by Charteris Management Ltd (CML) to withdraw … Continue reading More warnings to medical staff about dirty umbrellas
Get Around for £2 by bus
New scheme to help passengers save on bus fares launched across over 130 bus operators. millions of people across England … Continue reading Get Around for £2 by bus
SIA leads joint operation to identify illegal working practices and tax fraud
The Security Industry Authority (SIA), HMRC and West Midlands Police recently carried out a joint operation in Birmingham to ensure … Continue reading SIA leads joint operation to identify illegal working practices and tax fraud
£1.97 million awarded to support women in the workplace
Sixteen organisations across England will receive share of £1.97 million from the government to support women experiencing reproductive health issues … Continue reading £1.97 million awarded to support women in the workplace
Getting your tax code right!
PAYE notice of coding, also known as a P2 gives taxpayers an explanation of what their tax code is and … Continue reading Getting your tax code right!
First Freeports launched
The United Kingdom’s first Freeports in Plymouth, Solent, and Teesside are now fully up and running after receiving final government … Continue reading First Freeports launched
Millions to be able to request flexible working on day one of employment
Workers to have a greater say over when, where, and how they work under new government plans to make flexible … Continue reading Millions to be able to request flexible working on day one of employment
Significant minimum pay rise may impact employer reward strategies
Employers may need to review their reward strategies! With the proposal of the Low Pay Commission (LPC) for a significant … Continue reading Significant minimum pay rise may impact employer reward strategies
Christmas workers can save time with HMRC app
New employees can use the secure HMRC app to find out their personal tax information and pass details on to … Continue reading Christmas workers can save time with HMRC app
Drive to help over 50s re-join the jobs market
Over nine million 50+ workers now on payrolls, an increase of more than 210,000 since last year. Network of dedicated … Continue reading Drive to help over 50s re-join the jobs market
National Minimum and Living Wage rise for April 2023
The government states it is committed to ending low pay. From 1st April 2023, the National Living Wage (NLW) will … Continue reading National Minimum and Living Wage rise for April 2023
Chancellor delivers plan for stability, growth and public services
The Chancellor has, Thursday 17th November 2022, announced the Autumn Statement, its aim to restore stability to the economy, protect … Continue reading Chancellor delivers plan for stability, growth and public services
Reward and Payroll Summit – part 2 – The 4 day week
Ann-Marie Wittan So the next sessions go into streams and I’ve attended one covering the move from a 5 day … Continue reading Reward and Payroll Summit – part 2 – The 4 day week
Reward and Payroll Summit – part 2 – The 4 day week
Ann-Marie Wittan So the next sessions go into streams and I’ve attended one covering the move from a 5 day … Continue reading Reward and Payroll Summit – part 2 – The 4 day week
Reward and Payroll Summit 2022 – part 1
Thursday 17th November 2022, and great to be amongst payroll and reward professionals at the Reward & Payroll Summit at … Continue reading Reward and Payroll Summit 2022 – part 1
Boost for carers who will receive new unpaid leave entitlement
New laws introduced entitling unpaid carers to 1 week of unpaid leave a year. new laws introduced entitling unpaid carers … Continue reading Boost for carers who will receive new unpaid leave entitlement
Government backs new law to help pregnant women and new parents stay in work
New government-backed law to offer pregnant women and new parents greater protection against redundancy new government-backed law to offer pregnant … Continue reading Government backs new law to help pregnant women and new parents stay in work
Office for Veterans’ Affairs launches new group to step up veteran employment
Employers across the UK have joined a new group to support the government on helping veterans get into employment. Businesses … Continue reading Office for Veterans’ Affairs launches new group to step up veteran employment
New Starter Checklist for PAYE available
HM Revenue and Customs have launched a New Starter Checklist as an alternative way for new employees to ensure their … Continue reading New Starter Checklist for PAYE available
Employment boost for people receiving mental health support
£122 million boost to service will give those receiving mental health support the opportunity to speak to employment advisers Employment … Continue reading Employment boost for people receiving mental health support
Administrative Earnings Threshold to rise for Universal Credit Jobseekers
Around 114,000 people on Universal Credit will be supported to increase their pay while getting access to more one-on-one time … Continue reading Administrative Earnings Threshold to rise for Universal Credit Jobseekers
IR35 Off payroll working rules repealed from 6th April 2023 – cancelled
As part of the Chancellors Growth Plan 2022 speech: Mr Speaker, we can also simplify the IR35 rules – and … Continue reading IR35 Off payroll working rules repealed from 6th April 2023 – cancelled
The Growth Plan 2022: Investment Zones
New employer National insurance reliefs to be introduced Similar to Veterans and Freeports, a new investment zone employer NIC relief … Continue reading The Growth Plan 2022: Investment Zones
3rd National Insurance change confirmed for 6th November 2022
The 1.25 percentage point rise in National Insurance will be reversed from 6th November 2022, the Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has … Continue reading 3rd National Insurance change confirmed for 6th November 2022
Real Living Wage increases to £10.90 in UK and £11.95 in London
The Living Wage Foundation has announced their new uplifted rates early on Thursday 22nd September 2022, a day ahead of … Continue reading Real Living Wage increases to £10.90 in UK and £11.95 in London
State funeral will be a public holiday
King Charles III has approved, at the ceremony St James palace proclaiming him as monarch, a bank holiday across the … Continue reading State funeral will be a public holiday
Supporting female offenders
Female offenders to be diverted from life of crime with targeted support Women helped to get off drugs, off the … Continue reading Supporting female offenders
Funding for maritime cadets and ratings boosted
The future of maritime has been given a massive funding boost by the UK Government with an increase in training … Continue reading Funding for maritime cadets and ratings boosted
Scale-up visa to propel high-growth businesses
The UK’s top high-growth businesses will have greater flexibility and power to entice the world’s top talent through the new … Continue reading Scale-up visa to propel high-growth businesses
Help for 2,000 adults with autism into work
A new £7.6 million government initiative has been launched to help over 2,000 adults with learning disabilities and autism move … Continue reading Help for 2,000 adults with autism into work
P&O Ferries update
The Insolvency Service has provided an update following its urgent enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the redundancies made by P&O … Continue reading P&O Ferries update
London landmark tax avoidance scheme named
A tax avoidance promoter based in The Shard has been exposed by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) with users warned … Continue reading London landmark tax avoidance scheme named
TUC calls on ministers to get pay rising, as real wages fall again
Commenting on the labour market figures published by the ONS, which show real wages falling by 4.1 per cent (on … Continue reading TUC calls on ministers to get pay rising, as real wages fall again
Labour market overview, UK: August 2022
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published its latest Labour market overview indicating changes in employment for the United … Continue reading Labour market overview, UK: August 2022
Organised Labour Fraud
As part of the August 2022 employer bulletin, HMRC has issued information on Organised Labour Fraud. Organised labour fraud is … Continue reading Organised Labour Fraud
August 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
HMRC have published their August 2022 edition of the employers bulletin. It covers a multitude of topics: PAYE PAYE Settlement … Continue reading August 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
More tax avoidance schemes named
Countrywide Partners Limited has been named as a promoter of a tax avoidance scheme by HMRC. If you have been … Continue reading More tax avoidance schemes named
Protecting the health & safety of pregnant workers
The TUC has issued a new toolkit designed to help union reps ensure that the health and safety of members … Continue reading Protecting the health & safety of pregnant workers
Fear and insecurity mean workers do not report underpayment
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has published a report on non-compliance and enforcement of the minimum wage in Leicester’s textiles … Continue reading Fear and insecurity mean workers do not report underpayment
Improving the data HMRC collects – consultation
The government have launched a consultation to improve data in relation to employment and self employment. The consultation Proposes a … Continue reading Improving the data HMRC collects – consultation
New law allow businesses to hire agency workers to plug gaps caused by strike action
Law changed to allow businesses impacted by industrial action to fill vital roles with temporary, skilled workersReforms to help ensure … Continue reading New law allow businesses to hire agency workers to plug gaps caused by strike action
New law ensures all staff keep their tips
Government backs new reforms making it unlawful for employers to withhold tips from staff. New legislation to make it unlawful … Continue reading New law ensures all staff keep their tips
New bursaries will support learners in over 100 flexible short courses
Learners who could struggle with study-related costs such as books and childcare fees can now apply for up to £2.5 … Continue reading New bursaries will support learners in over 100 flexible short courses
7 in 10 young people in work 4 months after leaving government’s Kickstart Scheme
Tuesday 12th July 2022, senior Cabinet Ministers awarded young people and employers for their contribution to tackling high youth unemployment … Continue reading 7 in 10 young people in work 4 months after leaving government’s Kickstart Scheme
Tens of thousands will be helped to take stock of their work, wellbeing and finances through the DWP’s “Mid-life MOT” initiative.
The Mid-life MOT is a review for workers in their 40s and 50s that helps them take stock of their … Continue reading Tens of thousands will be helped to take stock of their work, wellbeing and finances through the DWP’s “Mid-life MOT” initiative.
New DBS check eligibility guidance for the charity sector and overseas aid organisations
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has issued new guidance around eligibility for DBS checks, for people in the charity … Continue reading New DBS check eligibility guidance for the charity sector and overseas aid organisations
Bill ensures thousands of seafarers receive fair pay
new pay protection laws on minimum wage for thousands of seafarers regularly entering UK waterslaws will prevent firms undercutting fair … Continue reading Bill ensures thousands of seafarers receive fair pay
New support to help over 50s back into work
The government announces millions of pounds of new measures to tackle unemployment amongst the over 50s on benefits. New measures … Continue reading New support to help over 50s back into work
Top apprenticeship employers for 2022
The country’s most outstanding apprenticeship employers for 2022 have been recognised for their vital work boosting career opportunities for more … Continue reading Top apprenticeship employers for 2022
Half a million benefit claimants get jobs in under 6 months
Over 500,000 jobseekers have been supported to find work through their jobcentreBenefit claimants moved into work at a record rate … Continue reading Half a million benefit claimants get jobs in under 6 months
We want to help people start, stay and succeed in work
Chloe Smith, Minister for Disabled People statement to UN General Assembly Location: New York - Delivered on: 14th June 2022 … Continue reading We want to help people start, stay and succeed in work
Major plan to bolster supply chain
Campaign launched to kickstart careers in logistics and create a more environmentally friendly and resilient haulage sector. industry and government … Continue reading Major plan to bolster supply chain
HMRC urges customers to leave tax avoidance scheme promoted by London-based firm
HMRC names Peak PAYE Ltd as a tax avoidance promoter and urges individuals to withdraw from using it. This tax … Continue reading HMRC urges customers to leave tax avoidance scheme promoted by London-based firm
Umbrella company director banned
Best Employment Services provided umbrella payroll services and outsourced its operations to a network of Isle of Man companies, and … Continue reading Umbrella company director banned
Making the apprenticeship system simpler
Over the past 5 years it is claimed that apprenticeships have been transformed into a high-quality skills programme for learners … Continue reading Making the apprenticeship system simpler
Prime Minister rallies employers to help get 500,000 into work
Over 347,000 unemployed people on benefits have found work in just four months through the Way to Work campaign – … Continue reading Prime Minister rallies employers to help get 500,000 into work
HMRC instructs agents they can stop using late P45’s
In the HMRC agent update 96 published 19th May 2022, revised guidance has been issued in relation to the late … Continue reading HMRC instructs agents they can stop using late P45’s
Future of work review to be lead by Matt Warman
The Prime Minister has asked Matt Warman MP to lead a review into how the government can best support a … Continue reading Future of work review to be lead by Matt Warman
Number of ex-offenders in work picks up speed
The number of ex-prisoners in work has increased dramatically following a drive to make our streets safer, cut crime and … Continue reading Number of ex-offenders in work picks up speed
Minimum wage laws set sail for Seafarers
Tens of thousands of seafarers must be paid an equivalent to UK national minimum wage in a major step forward … Continue reading Minimum wage laws set sail for Seafarers
500,000 new jobs – Way to Work
Way to Work is a new partnership between government and employers to get 500,000 jobseekers into work by the end … Continue reading 500,000 new jobs – Way to Work
Multiplying maths skills for adults
£270 million investment in adult numeracy in England to help people progress and secure great jobs Adults looking to improve … Continue reading Multiplying maths skills for adults
Home and Hybrid working – a taxing situation
Working from home: claiming tax relief from April 2022 As part of emergency COVID-19 restrictions, Government instructions to work from … Continue reading Home and Hybrid working – a taxing situation
Record number of employees on payroll
The latest Labour Force Survey (LFS) estimates from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) for December 2021 to February 2022 … Continue reading Record number of employees on payroll
Updated guidance on how tips, gratuities and service charges are taxed
April 2022, HMRC are publishing an update to the E24 guidance on tips, gratuities, service charges and troncs – in … Continue reading Updated guidance on how tips, gratuities and service charges are taxed
Digital ‘fit note’ launched
Doctors issue fit notes to people to provide evidence of the advice they have given about their fitness for work. … Continue reading Digital ‘fit note’ launched
New National Minimum Wage rates commence
For pay periods commencing from the 1st April 2022, the new National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates come … Continue reading New National Minimum Wage rates commence
Movement to Work CEO Summit
Monday 28th March 2022, Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey delivered a speech at the Movement to Work CEO Summit. … Continue reading Movement to Work CEO Summit
New statutory code to prevent unscrupulous employers using fire and rehire tactics
A statutory code on the practice of ‘fire and rehire’ will clamp down on controversial tactics used by employers who … Continue reading New statutory code to prevent unscrupulous employers using fire and rehire tactics
Next steps for living with COVID
New guidance, from the Department of Health and Social Care, outlines free COVID-19 tests will continue to be available to … Continue reading Next steps for living with COVID
Employment allowance increased to £5,000
As part of the spring statement initiatives, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced an increase to the Employment Allowance from … Continue reading Employment allowance increased to £5,000
Updates to Employer Right To Work guidance for April 2022
The Home Office have issued an updated draft version of Employer's Guide to Right to Work Checks' to reflect changes … Continue reading Updates to Employer Right To Work guidance for April 2022
Violence and harassment at work treaty
Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey deposits treaty tackling workplace violence, completing the ratification process for the UK. The UK … Continue reading Violence and harassment at work treaty
Intrusive worker surveillance “spiralling out of control”
Latest TUC polling by Britain Thinks reveals majority of workers say they have experienced surveillance in the past year Overwhelming … Continue reading Intrusive worker surveillance “spiralling out of control”
National Minimum Wage increase impact on Historic Statutory Maternity Pay
The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates increase for pay periods commencing 1st April 2022. HMRC, as part … Continue reading National Minimum Wage increase impact on Historic Statutory Maternity Pay
February 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
HMRC publishes their Employer Bulletin online 6 times a year, providing employers and agents with the latest information on topics … Continue reading February 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
Pension AE threshold for 2022/2023 frozen
The government have confirmed that the Pension Auto Enrolment thresholds have all been frozen at the April 2021 levels. For … Continue reading Pension AE threshold for 2022/2023 frozen
150 new jobcentres and Youth Hubs
Thousands more jobseekers can now access tailored face-to-face job support and meet local employers as 150 new jobcentres are opened, … Continue reading 150 new jobcentres and Youth Hubs
National Apprenticeship Week 2022: Building the future with apprenticeships
The ‘Build the Future’ theme returns for its second year, with over 1,200 events taking place across England to showcase the … Continue reading National Apprenticeship Week 2022: Building the future with apprenticeships
Removing vaccination as a condition of deployment for health and social care staff
Vaccination as a condition of deployment revisited as Omicron replaces Delta as dominant variantLegal requirement for health and social care … Continue reading Removing vaccination as a condition of deployment for health and social care staff
Brexit Freedoms Bill to cut EU red tape
A new ‘Brexit Freedoms’ Bill will be brought forward by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, to mark the two-year anniversary of … Continue reading Brexit Freedoms Bill to cut EU red tape
COVID-19: England returns to plan A
All measures under Plan B have been lifted meaning face coverings are no longer mandatory in indoor venuesCOVID Passes are … Continue reading COVID-19: England returns to plan A
Returning to offices
Cabinet Office Minister calls for Government departments to accelerate the return to office based working to boost staff collaboration and … Continue reading Returning to offices
England to return to Plan A
People will no longer be advised to work from home, face coverings will no longer be mandatory in indoor venues, … Continue reading England to return to Plan A
New digital identity checking for employers to tackle immigration abuse
Employers, Landlords and letting agents will be able to use certified new technology to digitally carry out vital right to … Continue reading New digital identity checking for employers to tackle immigration abuse
From Monday 17th January, self-isolation ends after 5 full days
People self-isolating with COVID-19 will have the option to reduce their isolation period after 5 full days if they test … Continue reading From Monday 17th January, self-isolation ends after 5 full days
Blooms – How an employer can employ someone from outside of the UK
The following case study is issued by UK Visas and Immigration as example of how an employer can employ someone … Continue reading Blooms – How an employer can employ someone from outside of the UK
Support to help more disabled people into work
New package of support to help thousands of disabled people into work as Government builds back fairer.15 Jobcentre Plus sites … Continue reading Support to help more disabled people into work
Industry given certainty around seasonal workers but told to focus on domestic workforce
Seasonal Worker visa route extended until end of 2024, to allow foreign workers to come to the UK for up … Continue reading Industry given certainty around seasonal workers but told to focus on domestic workforce
Health and Care Visa scheme expanded
Care workers, care assistants and home care workers to become eligible for Health and Care Visa for 12 month period … Continue reading Health and Care Visa scheme expanded