The new law is designed to protect those working on vessels operating an international service from being paid less than … Continue reading New UK law to boost seafarer pay
New UK law to boost seafarer pay
Category: International employment
UK and New Zealand expand schemes for young people to work abroad
The Youth Mobility and Working Holiday schemes have been expanded so more young people will be eligible to live and … Continue reading UK and New Zealand expand schemes for young people to work abroad
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
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
COVID-19 Easements end
As part of the April 2022 Employer Bulletin, HMRC have confirmed detail around the ending of certain ‘easements’ related to … Continue reading COVID-19 Easements end
April 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading April 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
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
COVID-19 travel restrictions removed
The government will remove the remaining COVID-19 international travel restrictions for all passengers from 4am Friday 18th March 2022. from … Continue reading COVID-19 travel restrictions removed
COVID tax easement for those affected by travel restrictions ending
In 2020 HMRC introduced guidance indicating that non-UK resident employees stranded in the UK because of coronavirus travel restrictions would … Continue reading COVID tax easement for those affected by travel restrictions ending
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
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
Further boost for people applying for EU Settlement Scheme
The Home Office has announced a further £3 million to help vulnerable and at-risk EU citizens apply to the EU … Continue reading Further boost for people applying for EU Settlement Scheme
Simplified travel system takes off
new simplified travel system with a single red list and the rest of the world comes into force from 4th … Continue reading Simplified travel system takes off
Right to work virtual checks acceptability extended
The end date for the temporary adjusted checks has now been deferred to 5th April 2022 (inclusive). The Home Office … Continue reading Right to work virtual checks acceptability extended
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
UK secures the rights of millions of EU citizens
There were 6 million applications to the EU Settlement Scheme by 30th June 2021, securing EU citizens’ rights in the … Continue reading UK secures the rights of millions of EU citizens
Right to Work Checklist changed 1st July 2021
Not before but on 1st July with little to no preparation time for U.K. employers, the Home Office have issued … Continue reading Right to Work Checklist changed 1st July 2021
Time is running out – Apply for EU Settlement now
EU citizens living in the UK on or before 31st December 2020, apply to the EU Settlement Scheme today. Don’t … Continue reading Time is running out – Apply for EU Settlement now
Updated ID checking guidelines in line with new right to work rules
From 1st July 2021, new rules for right to work checks will apply. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens will need … Continue reading Updated ID checking guidelines in line with new right to work rules
Home Office issues revised Right To Work guidance for 1st July 2021 and onwards
At the eleventh hour, the Home Office have, at last, issued revised guidance (18th June 2021) on the changes required … Continue reading Home Office issues revised Right To Work guidance for 1st July 2021 and onwards
G7 Agrees Historic Global Tax Agreement
The G7 has agreed (5th June 2021) to back an historic international agreement on global tax reform which delivers on … Continue reading G7 Agrees Historic Global Tax Agreement
Consultation launched to waive visa fees for non-UK military personnel
Service personnel from non-UK nations could be offered indefinite leave to remain in the UK for free under a new … Continue reading Consultation launched to waive visa fees for non-UK military personnel
New format NINOs? No they’re Temporary Reference Numbers (TRNs) – do not use!
There have been a number of questions circulating about new format National Insurance Numbers identified as such on letters to … Continue reading New format NINOs? No they’re Temporary Reference Numbers (TRNs) – do not use!
Happy May Day
International Workers' Day, also known as Labour Day in most countries and often referred to as May Day, is a … Continue reading Happy May Day
HMRC April 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the April 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC April 2021 Employer Bulletin
Visas extended for thousands of frontline health and care workers
Thousands of crucial frontline health workers and their dependents will be granted free visa extensions, Home Secretary Priti Patel has … Continue reading Visas extended for thousands of frontline health and care workers
HMRC Talking Points
Dear @PAYadvice, HMRC's regular Talking Points provide information, guidance and tips to help you to understand tax issues. We have more … Continue reading HMRC Talking Points
Employer Bulletin – UK transition edition
Dear @PAYadvice, Following the UK’s exit from Europe on 31 December 2020, we have published a UK Transition edition of … Continue reading Employer Bulletin – UK transition edition
Thinking of hiring from the EU
Free movement has ended, and the new points-based immigration system has salary and language requirements that change the way employers … Continue reading Thinking of hiring from the EU
Up to 30,000 workers to help reap 2021 harvest
Measures announced to support farmers and growers next year, including an extended and expanded Seasonal Workers Pilot The number of … Continue reading Up to 30,000 workers to help reap 2021 harvest
BREXIT – Employing EU citizens from 1st January 2021
No right to work checking change until 30th June 2021 With BREXIT - do the right to work checks change … Continue reading BREXIT – Employing EU citizens from 1st January 2021
Updated rules for farm workers arriving in England
Seasonal workers arriving in England to carry out vital work on farms ahead of Christmas are able to work as … Continue reading Updated rules for farm workers arriving in England
BREXIT – time is running out to prepare
The government urges business leaders to step up preparations for Australia-style arrangements from 1 January and launches 'time is running … Continue reading BREXIT – time is running out to prepare
UPDATE – PAYE special arrangement for short term business visitors (STBV) appendix 8
The HMRC Internal PAYE manual has been updated 6th October 2020. In Budget 2018, the Chancellor announced that the Government … Continue reading UPDATE – PAYE special arrangement for short term business visitors (STBV) appendix 8