With strikes and cancellations affecting trains, the underground and flights, employers need to decide how they are going to treat employees who cannot get into work or are stuck overseas. Commuting Although inconvenient, there is…
Off-payroll mistakes now penalised
The private sector off-payroll working rules have been in place since April 2021, but for the first 12 months businesses have benefitted from HMRC’s relaxed stance on penalties. HMRC will now, however, penalise mistakes made…
Temporary changes to sickness absence rules…………
The government has introduced temporary sickness absence rules, effective 10 December 2021 until January 26th 2022. The new rules provide an exemption the provision of proof of sickness until 28 days of being off work.…
‘No jab, no job?’ and other workplace challenges
Now that more employees have been returning to the workplace, employers face several potentially challenging issues. Vaccination is one of the most problematic – businesses may wish to insist on employees being vaccinated, but there…
Managing the end of furlough
After playing a crucial part in managing the impact of Covid-19, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is set to end on 30 September. Although some business sectors, such as hospitality, are currently seeing severe…
“Hear it Not, Duncan……..
....for it is knell that summons thee to heaven or to hell." I know: not quite the cheerful entry to a blog, however, those immortal words from my favourite Shakespeare play: uttered by Macbeth on…
Brexit and the impact on immigration rules
With the end of freedom of movement between the UK and EU from 1 January 2021, the UK has introduced an immigration system that treats all applicants equally. Anyone recruited to work in the UK…
Lockdown 3.0 – What To Expect
As the third Covid-19 lockdown took effect on 5 January 2021, the Chancellor announced a further £4.6 billion in grants to the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors. This new round of support follows extensions to…
Changes to the National Minimum and Living Wages
One of the announcements to come out of the Chancellor’s Spending Review was welcome increases to minimum wages. From 1 April 2021, the National Living Wage will get a 19p increase, going up to £8.91…
Friday Afternoon Meanderings; What Is The Future of The Company Car Benefit?
It's not often I get nostalgic, but every once in a while, I harken back to my days in the Revenue (now "HMRC") and in practice as a tax consultant; to a time when the…