Workers right across the country will be given more say over their working patterns thanks to new laws supported by … Continue reading Millions to get more power over working hours
Millions to get more power over working hours
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Flexibility for who? Variable shift work not so convenient for employees!
Six Million Face Cost of Living Crisis in Insecure Jobs, with Health and Social Care Workers Worst Affected More than … Continue reading Flexibility for who? Variable shift work not so convenient for employees!
Tripling of fines for those supporting illegal migrants
Fines are to be more than tripled for employers and landlords who allow illegal migrants to work for them or … Continue reading Tripling of fines for those supporting illegal migrants
Crime leader who recruited illegal workers to clean at Sainsbury’s jailed
Members of a gang which recruited illegal migrants to work as cleaners across a string of Sainsbury’s supermarkets have been … Continue reading Crime leader who recruited illegal workers to clean at Sainsbury’s jailed
Another tax avoidance rogue umbrella warning
HMRC have listed another rogue umbrella promoting tax avoidance schemes which do not work. Named on 27th July 2023, Easyway … Continue reading Another tax avoidance rogue umbrella warning
Worked Hours reporting change on its way?
Change to data HMRC collects HMRC has indicated that proposed change in law will likely require employers to report more … Continue reading Worked Hours reporting change on its way?
Regulating Umbrellas
Following the call for evidence in the umbrella company market with over 400 responses., the government have published the Summary … Continue reading Regulating Umbrellas
Bank Holidays – What are my rights?
How many bank or public holidays are there? In the calendar year there are usually 8 standard bank or public … Continue reading Bank Holidays – What are my rights?
Illegal working moped delivery drivers targeted
All employers in the UK have a responsibility to prevent illegal working. Employers can be jailed for 5 years and … Continue reading Illegal working moped delivery drivers targeted
STOP notices served on 6 more avoidance schemes
Under the Promoters of Tax Avoidance Schemes (POTAS) regime, HMRC can publish information about promoters of tax avoidance schemes that … Continue reading STOP notices served on 6 more avoidance schemes
HMRC revise reporting obligations on pay advances
HM Revenue and Customs has, as part of the February 2023 Employer Bulletin, confirmed a concession on PAYE responsibilities for … Continue reading HMRC revise reporting obligations on pay advances
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”
Check on illegal working practices in the security industry
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) and HMRC have carried out joint operations in London, Bradford and Glasgow last week to … Continue reading Check on illegal working practices in the security industry
Furlough numbers for September at record low
The number of people on furlough fell to a record low during its September 2021 last month of operation. Figures … Continue reading Furlough numbers for September at record low
Employers welcome guidance to tackle ‘class crisis’ in creative industries
Social Mobility Commission (SMC) launches a new sector specific toolkit to encourage socio-economic diversity and inclusion in the creative sector … Continue reading Employers welcome guidance to tackle ‘class crisis’ in creative industries
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
Insecure work
Special edition of the TUC’s Jobs and recovery monitor According to the TUC, The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the reality … Continue reading Insecure work
Government to protect workers’ rights and clamp down on workplace abuse with powerful new body
New workers’ watchdog to take over responsibility for tackling modern slavery, enforcing minimum wage, and moreone-stop shop will improve enforcement … Continue reading Government to protect workers’ rights and clamp down on workplace abuse with powerful new body
TUC – Uber recognition agreement is “just the start”
Commenting on Wednesday 26th May 2021 “landmark” trade union recognition agreement between Uber and the GMB, TUC General Secretary Frances … Continue reading TUC – Uber recognition agreement is “just the start”