Traffic Commissioner for the East of England, Richard Turfitt, took action following attempts to circumvent the HM Revenue and Customs … Continue reading Inappropriate use of agency drivers
Inappropriate use of agency drivers
Category: Working Time
Paid Worked Hours on FPS!
As part of the Autumn Statement announcements on Wednesday 22nd November 2023, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed a … Continue reading Paid Worked Hours on FPS!
Employment support launched -Back to Work
New Back to Work Plan to help up to 1,100,000 people with long-term health conditions, disabilities or long-term unemployment to … Continue reading Employment support launched -Back to Work
Rolled Up Holiday Pay choice for Employers
For holiday years starting on or after 1st April 2024, Employers will be permitted to calculate annual leave entitlement as … Continue reading Rolled Up Holiday Pay choice for Employers
Change to Working Time record keeping
The government has responded to the consultation on reforms to retained EU employment law and the consultation on the Working … Continue reading Change to Working Time record keeping
Obsolete and burdensome EU rules to be removed from UK law
Proposed reforms allow businesses additional freedoms while retaining the UK’s world leading workers’ rights Proposals include reducing record keeping requirements … Continue reading Obsolete and burdensome EU rules to be removed from UK law
Holiday consultation – the response
The government has responded to the consultation on reforms to retained EU employment law and the consultation on calculating holiday … Continue reading Holiday consultation – the response
‘End the scourge of insecure work’ – TUC
In a TUC blog and news article by Anjum Klair for the Trades Union Congress (TUC) - BME women far … Continue reading ‘End the scourge of insecure work’ – TUC
Universal Credit employment boost for parents
Thousands of parents on Universal Credit will be supported to increase their chances of getting a job or up their … Continue reading Universal Credit employment boost for parents
Real Living Wage increases to £12 in UK and £13.15 in London
10% increase in the real Living Wage as cost of living continues to hit low paid workers the hardest Over 460,000 … Continue reading Real Living Wage increases to £12 in UK and £13.15 in London
Illegal workers arrested at Central London hotel
11 agency workers were arrested by Immigration Enforcement at the London Marriott Hotel Regents Park The intelligence-led operation uncovered illegal … Continue reading Illegal workers arrested at Central London hotel
Millions to get more power over working hours
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
National Minimum Wage to be extended to live-in domestic workers
What NMW protection is there for domestic workers Workers who live-in within the family home of their employer and who … Continue reading National Minimum Wage to be extended to live-in domestic workers
100 UK Employers Commit to Tackle Insecure Work
Living Hours scheme marks 100 sign-ups as inflation continues to soar 100 UK employers have now committed to provide secure … Continue reading 100 UK Employers Commit to Tackle Insecure Work
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!
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?
Working parents to benefit from childcare boost worth up to £1,630 per month
As part of one of the Prime Minister’s five key priorities to grow the economy, low-earning parents on Universal Credit … Continue reading Working parents to benefit from childcare boost worth up to £1,630 per month
Are you a ‘Living Wage Employer’?
What is the Living Wage? The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the cost of … Continue reading Are you a ‘Living Wage Employer’?
PAYadvice.UK publishes Minimum pay resources
Following the June 2023 publication by the Department of Business and Trade of the 202 shamed UK employers who failed … Continue reading PAYadvice.UK publishes Minimum pay resources
Unpaid working time may take pay below the minimum wage
78 of the 202 shamed employers breached minimum pay due to unpaid working time An increasing number of employers are … Continue reading Unpaid working time may take pay below the minimum wage
202 Employers shamed for underpaying minimum wage
202 businesses have been named by DBT for failing to pay the minimum wage to lowest paid workers. These employers … Continue reading 202 Employers shamed for underpaying minimum wage
Over 30 million on UK payroll
The latest UK labour market figures from the Office for National Statistics show the number of people on company payrolls … Continue reading Over 30 million on UK payroll
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
Are holiday pay changes on the way
As part of the government proposals following BREXIT, the ‘Smarter Regulation to Grow the Economy’ published on Wednesday 10th May … Continue reading Are holiday pay changes on the way
Proposed regulation unveiled to cut red tape and grow the economy
The first package of deregulatory reforms claimed to grow the economy, cut costs for businesses and support consumers was unveiled … Continue reading Proposed regulation unveiled to cut red tape and grow the economy
Common causes of minimum pay breach
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), formerly known as BEIS have issued updated information on one of their areas … Continue reading Common causes of minimum pay breach
National Minimum Wage Rise 1st April 2023
For pay periods starting on or after Saturday 1st April 2023, the National Living Wage and Nation Minimum Wage are … Continue reading National Minimum Wage Rise 1st April 2023
Drive to help workers on Universal Credit boost prospects
UniversalCredit claimants in work across Great Britain can now benefit from extra support to help secure promotions and higher wages … Continue reading Drive to help workers on Universal Credit boost prospects
New law gives more say over working hours
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
Calculating holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers
The Government are seeking views on proposals to pro-rata holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers based on the … Continue reading Calculating holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers
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
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
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
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
8th May 2023 Bank holiday proclaimed
The Prime Minister has proclaimed an additional bank holiday to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. The … Continue reading 8th May 2023 Bank holiday proclaimed
Coronation Saturday 6th May 2023
Buckingham Palace is pleased to announce that the Coronation of His Majesty The King will take place on Saturday 6th … Continue reading Coronation Saturday 6th May 2023
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
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
19th September 2022 confirmed as State Funeral and Bank Holiday
The department for Business Enterprise and Industrial Strategy have issued the following information and guidance. Monday 19th September 2022 will … Continue reading 19th September 2022 confirmed as State Funeral and Bank Holiday
Uprated real Living Wage rate imminent
The Living Wage Foundation has brought forward the announcement of the new Living Wage Rates (and London Living Wage rate … Continue reading Uprated real Living Wage rate imminent
Consultation on NHS pension changes to boost winter workforce
NHS pension scheme changes could be extended to allow retired staff to retain pension benefits if they return to the … Continue reading Consultation on NHS pension changes to boost winter workforce
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Why are employers breaking minimum wage law? ‘don’t be a Scrooge – pay your staff properly’
Government has named and shamed another 208 businesses which failed to pay the minimum wage to 12,000 of the lowest … Continue reading Why are employers breaking minimum wage law? ‘don’t be a Scrooge – pay your staff properly’
Margaret Beels appointed as Director of Labour Market Enforcement
“The new appointment will bolster government’s continued efforts to protect and enhance workers’ rights while stamping out workplace exploitation” Margaret … Continue reading Margaret Beels appointed as Director of Labour Market Enforcement
Millions paid below the real Living Wage
4.8 MILLION JOBS IN THE UK PAY BELOW THE REAL LIVING WAGE 1 in 6 (17.1%) of UK jobs pay below the real … Continue reading Millions paid below the real Living Wage
REAL LIVING WAGE INCREASES TO £9.90 IN UK AND £11.05 IN LONDON AS COST OF LIVING RISES.
Over 300,000 Living Wage workers are set for a pay boost More than £1.6 billion in extra wages has gone … Continue reading REAL LIVING WAGE INCREASES TO £9.90 IN UK AND £11.05 IN LONDON AS COST OF LIVING RISES.
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increases April 2022
On the 21st October 2021, the UK government indicated approval of the Low Pay Commission recommendation for the uplifting of … Continue reading National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increases April 2022
UK Labour market overview – October 2021
The most recent ONS data show the labour market continuing to recover. The number of payroll employees showed another monthly … Continue reading UK Labour market overview – October 2021
Working Tax Credit claimants must report changes to working hours
HMRC is urging Working Tax Credit customers to check if they need to update their working hours if these have … Continue reading Working Tax Credit claimants must report changes to working hours
Making the workplace inclusive
According to guidance for employers from ACAS, creating an inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, it … Continue reading Making the workplace inclusive
Holiday accrual, how does it work?
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?
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
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’
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
Summer job? Check: your hourly rate, any deductions or unpaid time.
Last year, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) helped more than 150,000 workers who were paid under the minimum wage and … Continue reading Summer job? Check: your hourly rate, any deductions or unpaid time.
Let footie fans work flexibly to watch Euro 2020
As Euro 2020 approaches its last games, the TUC has published advice for bosses whose staff want to watch games … Continue reading Let footie fans work flexibly to watch Euro 2020
TUC research reveals “emerging class divide” in who gets flexible working
Working-class jobs have less access to homeworking, and flexible hours are more likely to be refusedHomeworking is not the only … Continue reading TUC research reveals “emerging class divide” in who gets flexible working
New online tool to help working families make the most of shared parental leave
New online tool will make it easier for expectant parents to access and understand Shared Parental Leave and Payworking families … Continue reading New online tool to help working families make the most of shared parental leave
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
Work from Home Day: new laws needed to make flexible working patterns available for all workers after pandemic – TUC
Prime minister signals that the work from home order will be lifted on 21 JuneRise of homeworking for office workers … Continue reading Work from Home Day: new laws needed to make flexible working patterns available for all workers after pandemic – TUC
Low Pay Commission publish their report on National Minimum Wage enforcement
The Covid-19 pandemic has left low-paid workers more vulnerable and businesses under greater pressure than ever before. This increases the … Continue reading Low Pay Commission publish their report on National Minimum Wage enforcement
HMRC publish guidance for those employed by umbrellas
HMRC have published further guidance (29th April 2021) to clarify the position on agency and contractors who are employees of … Continue reading HMRC publish guidance for those employed by umbrellas
The key steps Government has taken to support workers
The UK has one of the best workers’ rights records in the world. Following the 1st May International Workers’ Day … Continue reading The key steps Government has taken to support workers
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) – Step 2
How to make your workplace COVID-secure. Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) Applies to: England (see guidance for Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland) The … Continue reading Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) – Step 2
Low Pay Commission – Consultation on April 2022 National Minimum Wage rates
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) is the independent body which advises Government on the levels of the National Living Wage … Continue reading Low Pay Commission – Consultation on April 2022 National Minimum Wage rates
Universal Credit claimants TaP into employment
Millions of jobseekers will be able to access longer work-related training while in receipt of benefits to boost their chances … Continue reading Universal Credit claimants TaP into employment
Working safely guidance has been updated to include changes to national restrictions.
Changes include: The visitor economy and Hotels and other guest accommodation guidance has been updated to include information on reasonable adjustments, changes to … Continue reading Working safely guidance has been updated to include changes to national restrictions.
1st April – National Living Wage extended to younger workers
The age threshold for the National Living Wage changes from 25 to 23 as the rate increases on 1st April. … Continue reading 1st April – National Living Wage extended to younger workers
Employee payment records required to be retained for Six Years for National Minimum Wage purposes
Employers are to be required to keep records relevant to National Minimum Wage for 6 years as part of the … Continue reading Employee payment records required to be retained for Six Years for National Minimum Wage purposes
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
Minister calls for flexible working to be normalised
Liz Truss calls for flexible working to be normalised – giving employees the option to things like part-time/flexi time, working … Continue reading Minister calls for flexible working to be normalised
Starting work? Know your rights!
ACAS have remind us that as Career's week begins, it's crucial to be aware of workplace rights as well as … Continue reading Starting work? Know your rights!
Government consultations on non-compete clauses & exclusivity clauses
BEIS have sent reminder that this is final week to respond to the Government consultations on options for reform to … Continue reading Government consultations on non-compete clauses & exclusivity clauses
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
Bosses should offer furlough to working parents affected by school closures, says TUC
The TUC is calling on employers to offer furlough to all parents affected by school closures. Last minute decision by … Continue reading Bosses should offer furlough to working parents affected by school closures, says TUC
Rogue employers named and shamed for failing to pay minimum wage
The 139 named companies failed to pay £6.7 million to over 95,000 workers. 139 companies, including major household names, have … Continue reading Rogue employers named and shamed for failing to pay minimum wage
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
Advice for clinically extremely vulnerable in new Tier 4 areas – do not attend work
This group is advised to stay at home at all times, unless for exercise or medical appointments, and not to … Continue reading Advice for clinically extremely vulnerable in new Tier 4 areas – do not attend work
Tier 4 Furlough Chaos – Payroll impacted? Reprocess or adjust pay and claims!
Many a payroll professionals worst nightmare has just happened! Christmas payrolls are a strain at the best of times with … Continue reading Tier 4 Furlough Chaos – Payroll impacted? Reprocess or adjust pay and claims!
Crackdown on unfair employment clauses in a boost for low paid workers – consultation
Proposed crackdown on restrictive employment contracts will ensure up to 1.8 million low paid workers across the UK can pick … Continue reading Crackdown on unfair employment clauses in a boost for low paid workers – consultation
November furlough? Need to claim? Deadline Monday 14th December
Employers who have furloughed employees between Sunday 1st November and Monday 30th November (inclusive) who are needing a government grant … Continue reading November furlough? Need to claim? Deadline Monday 14th December
Minimum pay changes confirmed for April 2021
The Government has announced the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates which will come into force … Continue reading Minimum pay changes confirmed for April 2021
Living Hours – first accredited employers
AVIVA AND STANDARD LIFE ABERDEEN BECOME FIRST ‘LIVING HOURS’ EMPLOYERS, AS OVER 80% OF ADULTS BACK HOURS GUARANTEES On 20th … Continue reading Living Hours – first accredited employers
The Living Wage week is coming – new rates to be announced Monday 9th November 2020
THE ONLY UK RATE BASED ON LIVING COSTS The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate that is … Continue reading The Living Wage week is coming – new rates to be announced Monday 9th November 2020
5th November restrictions for England commence
Mr Speaker, I beg to move that these Regulations are approved and that we come together today to implement time-limited … Continue reading 5th November restrictions for England commence
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
New national restrictions start 5th November 2020
The Prime Minister has announced tougher national restrictions in England from Thursday. New national restrictions from 5 November With the … Continue reading New national restrictions start 5th November 2020