Almost one in three businesses (29 per cent) expect to make redundancies in the next three months, according to the latest research from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Totaljobs. Continue reading
Category Archives: Employees
IR35: Off-payroll working rules to go ahead in April 2021
Major changes to the off-payroll working rules will go ahead in April 2021, it has been confirmed. Continue reading
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – the next steps
The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), also known as the furlough scheme, was recently extended until October, with no changes until August. But what happens next with the scheme? Continue reading
More than 423,000 workers were paid less than the National Minimum Wage in 2019
More than 423,000 workers were paid less than the National Minimum Wage (NMW) in 2019, according to a recent study. Continue reading
COVID-19: The impact on company car benefit in kind
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many people in the UK are now working from home or have been placed on furlough leave, meaning that they are not using their employer-provided company car. But what is the impact on the benefit in kind (BIK)? Continue reading
IR35: House of Lords committee calls for reform of off-payroll working rules
A House of Lords committee report that is reviewing the planned changes to the IR35 off-payroll working rules has called for a reform of the rules, stating that there are ‘inherent flaws’ in the legislation. Continue reading
COVID-19: Government to cover employer NICs and pension contributions of furloughed workers
The Government has announced that it will cover employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and pension contributions of furloughed workers. Continue reading
Chancellor offers reassurance regarding ‘soft landing’ for IR35
The new Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has offered reassurance to contractors that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will ensure a soft landing is in place for the first year following the implementation of the IR35 rules. Continue reading
Points-based immigration system works for small businesses providing “costs are kept down”, says FSB
The Government’s new immigration system “works for small businesses”, but only if costs can be kept to a minimum, an industry body has said. Continue reading
HMRC reminds employers to review benefits in kind to stay compliant
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has reminded employers that the rules surrounding benefits in kind agreed before 06 April 2017 are changing. Continue reading