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Why is an absence policy important and what does it need to include?

23.12.2016

A Sunday Times article has uncovered retail giant Amazon has strict absence policies in place. Four-six sick days and their...

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Autumn Statement – Employee-related measures

13.12.2016

In addition to announcing increases in the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates in his autumn statement, the...

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What not to do at the Christmas party

28.11.2016

It’s that time of year again – the DJ’s playing Shakin’ Stevens, the dance floor is crowded and the beer...

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HMRC reviewing salary sacrifice rules

27.09.2016

HM Revenue & Customs has produced a consultation document proposing an end to the tax and national insurance contributions (NICs)...

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Paternity leave and pay now available in Ireland

27.09.2016

Following a commitment in ‘Budget 2016’, statutory paternity leave of up to two consecutive weeks is now available in Ireland...

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Proposed English apprenticeship funding rules published

27.09.2016

An apprenticeship levy is to be introduced with effect from April 2017 to fund apprenticeships. Employers with an annual wage...

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Tax changes to termination payments from April 2018

27.09.2016

Currently, employees can receive the first £30,000 of any termination payment free of PAYE and national insurance contributions (NICs). Any...

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National Minimum Wage Increases

16.09.2016

The national minimum wage rates increase from the first pay period beginning on or after 1 October 2016. The adult...

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Report calls on government for urgent action for working mums

31.08.2016

A new report released today has called on the government to take urgent action to protect new and expectant mothers in the...

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