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Coronavirus Information and Employment Update
April 6^th, 2020 in Blog
I hope the following information will be helpful, for both immediate and longer-term reference. Take care Important Coronavirus Information for Employers The gov.uk guidance pages remain the best source of up-to-date information for employers: General Employer Advice (6th April 2020) Job Retention Scheme (furloughing) (4th April 2020) Kay’s comment: Please note that the link on furloughing was updated on 4th April 2020 and includes important…
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Small Business News: Brexit | IR35 | Maternity | Mental Health
July 3^rd, 2019 in Blog
Brexit and UK Employment Law All current employment legislation will still apply post Brexit. The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ensures that all direct EU-derived legislation in operation in the UK prior to the date of exit will remain in place following that date. When free-movement of labour ends, the government proposes to install a skills-based immigration policy to ensure employers can access skills that add most value to the UK…
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2018 Employment Law Changes
January 8^th, 2018 in Blog
For busy managers of small businesses, there’s always lots to navigate, interpret and filter around employment law. This short digest will help you focus on some of the most relevant areas likely to affect your business over the first few months of 2018. National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage Increases (April 2018) The National Living Wage will increase to £7.83 per hour and the National Minimum Wage for 21-24 year olds will…
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Returnships – How much do you know?
September 16^th, 2016 in Blog
You’ve heard of apprenticeships and graduate internships, but what about returnships? With the film release of Bridget Jones’s Baby, and maternity issues very much in the news, you may be interested to find out more about returnships. The term was first used by Goldman Sachs in 2008 to describe programmes to encourage ex-employees back into the workplace after an absence of several years. In the US and UK they have most commonly been used to…
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Latest Employment News
April 1^st, 2016 in Blog
Employment Help for the Very Busy – Spring Edition 2016 Welcome to another round-up of the latest employment news and legislative changes. If you find this information helpful, please feel free to pass on to others. National Living Wage (1st April 2016) The new mandatory ‘National living wage’ (NLW) applies to workers aged 25 and over and is initially set at £7.20 per hour. The Government has also announced that the National Minimum…
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National Living Wage, Statutory Rate Freeze, Holiday Pay
January 13^th, 2016 in Blog
EMPLOYMENT HELP FOR THE VERY BUSY Welcome to my first news update of 2016. Yes, more legislation, but I’m here to help, so please be reassured that I’ll be doing all I can to interpret and translate what is most relevant to you and your business! National Living Wage (April 2016) The new National Living Wage comes into force this April, replacing the minimum wage for over-25s, starting at £7.20 and rising to £9 an hour by 2020. To help…
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Rate changes, Shared Parental Leave, Statutory Adoption changes and Unpaid Parental Leave extension
April 2^nd, 2015 in HR Help for Small and Family Businesses, HR Newsletters, Keep Up with Employment Law, Latest News
Several new employment laws are introduced this month, along with the annual increases to statutory payments. Find out more in this quick to read summary of the main changes.
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Latest HR News for Small Businesses
April 17^th, 2011 in HR Newsletters
My Spring/Summer 2011 HR Newsletter is packed full of useful information for small business owners - with the latest new rates, law changes and practical tips and advice.
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HR Newsletter – Winter/Spring
January 13^th, 2011 in HR Newsletters
A summary of the latest employment law changes that will have an impact on small businesses in 2011, along with practical guidance, useful links and access to FREE information.
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