Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit as New laws bring the world of work into the 21st century … Continue reading Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent
Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent
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Bereavement and pregnancy protections to be shaped by businesses and workers
Consultations launched on key Make Work Pay measures including protections for pregnant women and new mothers at work, bereavement leave … Continue reading Bereavement and pregnancy protections to be shaped by businesses and workers
Facing redundancy? Getting help
It is very difficult for employees and their families when business struggles and employees face redundancy, what do you do … Continue reading Facing redundancy? Getting help
Employment Rights Bill latest
The Government… table amendments to the Employment Rights Bill. The Government have laid amendments to the Employment Rights Bill following … Continue reading Employment Rights Bill latest
People who lost jobs in business failures thrown vital lifeline by Insolvency Service
The Insolvency Service’s Redundancy Payments Service processed more than 85,000 claims from former employees of companies which had become insolvent … Continue reading People who lost jobs in business failures thrown vital lifeline by Insolvency Service
Progress on workers’ rights package 2024
Millions are set to benefit under the new Workers’ Rights Acts – giving more money and more say back to … Continue reading Progress on workers’ rights package 2024
Wilko in administration: information for employees and creditors
Wilko went into administration on 10th August 2023. This article provides information on how to claim redundancy or register as … Continue reading Wilko in administration: information for employees and creditors
Wins for parents and carers workers rights
Parents and carers to be given new protections at work, covering leave entitlement and redundancy rules New rights derive from … Continue reading Wins for parents and carers workers rights
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
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
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
Quarter of million left furlough in August and redundancies hit seven-year low
260,000 workers left the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) in August.The number of workers on the scheme fell to a … Continue reading Quarter of million left furlough in August and redundancies hit seven-year low
Furlough – the Ending credits of an epic
In early 2020, the world was introduced to the ‘furlough’ word as UK PLC closed down with 80% wages covered … Continue reading Furlough – the Ending credits of an epic
BME unemployment is rising
The unemployment rate for Black and minority ethnic (BME) workers has risen at three times the speed of the unemployment … Continue reading BME unemployment is rising
Changes to termination payments and post-employment notice pay (PENP)
Background Changes were made to the taxation of termination payments in Finance (No.2) Act 2017, with effect from April 2018 … Continue reading Changes to termination payments and post-employment notice pay (PENP)
13,500 Work Coaches to boost Jobs
13,500 Work Coaches are in post to help people across the country find their next role, start a new career … Continue reading 13,500 Work Coaches to boost Jobs
ONS UK Labour market overview: March 2021
The latest three months to February 2021 recorded small increases in the number of payroll employees although since February 2020, … Continue reading ONS UK Labour market overview: March 2021
Digital job surgeries launched to help 160,000 Brits get back into work
More than 150,000 jobseekers across Great Britain will benefit from new employment support, helping them build their interview skills, find … Continue reading Digital job surgeries launched to help 160,000 Brits get back into work
Low paid more likely to be impacted by pandemic claims TUC
New polling, published Monday 1st February by the TUC, finds that low earners are more likely than middle and higher … Continue reading Low paid more likely to be impacted by pandemic claims TUC
ONS: UK Labour market overview January 2021
Since February 2020, the number of payroll employees has fallen by 828,000; however, the larger falls were seen at the … Continue reading ONS: UK Labour market overview January 2021
“Fire and rehire” tactics have become widespread during pandemic – warns TUC
New poll reveals that nearly 1 in 10 workers have been told to re-apply for their jobs on worse terms … Continue reading “Fire and rehire” tactics have become widespread during pandemic – warns TUC
Struggling to pay essential bills because of coronavirus?
Government advice for those in difficulty with utility bills, or repayment commitments on credit cards, loans and mortgages, as a … Continue reading Struggling to pay essential bills because of coronavirus?
Tier review results in additional 50,000 business closures
A number of areas will move into higher tiers from 00:01 on Saturday 26th December. The government has decided to … Continue reading Tier review results in additional 50,000 business closures
Chancellor extends furlough and loan schemes
certainty for millions of jobs and businesses as furlough scheme extended until the end of April 2021businesses struggling will have … Continue reading Chancellor extends furlough and loan schemes
819,000 fewer on payroll since February 2020
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) and HM Revenue and Customs have released the joint Earnings and employment from Pay … Continue reading 819,000 fewer on payroll since February 2020
Important – deadlines you need to be aware of for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Dear @PAYadvice, I’m writing to update you with the latest information on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the VAT … Continue reading Important – deadlines you need to be aware of for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Furlough grant to support job retention not job losses from 1st December 2020
The HMRC guidance - Check which employees you can put on furlough to use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has … Continue reading Furlough grant to support job retention not job losses from 1st December 2020
Latest (2nd November) on CJRS extension
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension until the end of March 2021 The … Continue reading Latest (2nd November) on CJRS extension
Job Support Scheme changes 22nd October 2020
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading Job Support Scheme changes 22nd October 2020
Payroll Question Time? – 6th November 2020
SD Worx are hosting its next edition of payroll question time on Friday 6th November 2020 at 2pm with its … Continue reading Payroll Question Time? – 6th November 2020
Redundancy – ACAS research
Acas has found that over a third of employers (37%) are likely to make staff redundancies in the next 3 … Continue reading Redundancy – ACAS research
Tax credits claimants will continue to receive payments even if working fewer hours due to COVID-19
If you claim tax credits and have returned to work after being furloughed but are still temporarily not working your … Continue reading Tax credits claimants will continue to receive payments even if working fewer hours due to COVID-19
Thousands of new Work Coach vacancies
The DWP has announced The number of Work Coaches is to be doubled to 27,000 nationally. Employment Minister calls for … Continue reading Thousands of new Work Coach vacancies
Plan for jobs – Apprenticeship cash boost
New incentives launched 1st September 2020 to help businesses invest in the skills they need to recover and grow. Employers … Continue reading Plan for jobs – Apprenticeship cash boost
Is redundancy inevitable? – ACAS information and advice
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Self-isolating after returning to the UK: employment rights
Employers who dismiss an employee because they have had to self-isolate following travel abroad may be liable for unfair dismissal … Continue reading Self-isolating after returning to the UK: employment rights
Informing and consulting employees
All employers must inform and consult their employees on: selling the business or buying a new onemaking 20 or more … Continue reading Informing and consulting employees
Pregnant and being made redundant! #COVID19 #coronavirus
E by ZJ (c)2019 Question We have an employee who is being made redundant, her qualifying week falls before her … Continue reading Pregnant and being made redundant! #COVID19 #coronavirus
New law to ensure furloughed employees receive full redundancy payments
Government brings in law to ensure furloughed employees receive statutory redundancy pay based on their normal wages, rather than a … Continue reading New law to ensure furloughed employees receive full redundancy payments