Pam Loch comments on a new EU ruling which could force UK employers to record staff breaks and give staff proof of the hours they work.
Landmark Ruling Could Force UK Employers to Record Staff Breaks
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IR35: A Guide for Employers Using Self-Employed Workers
Guidance for private sector employers on IR35 tax changes and the implications for using self employed contractors or consultants.
Lorraine Kelly, HMRC and the changing definition of self-employed
Alex Kiernan, Partner, shared his thoughts on the changing definition of self-employed status with HR Magazine recently following Lorraine Kelly’s win against HMRC’s million pound tax bill.
Non-traditional paths to law
Pam Loch reflects on the 100 year anniversary of women being allowed to practice as solicitors and non-traditional routes into the profession.
Ted Baker commits to cultural change after resignation of founder
Following the departure of Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin amid allegations of sexual harassment, our Managing Director Pam Loch warns employers against jumping to conclusions when faced with similar allegations.
The legal fallout of employee’s abusive behaviour
There is often a fine line between ‘banter’ and abusive behaviour or language. This is exacerbated by the fact that employers are vicariously liable for acts or omissions by employees if they are carried out in the course of their employment.
Updated guidance on preventing illegal working
We take a look at the recent updated Government guidance on preventing illegal working and discuss what it means for employers.
Extension of off-payroll working rules to the private sector (“IR35”)
We take a look at the upcoming changes to off-payroll working taxation rules, known as “IR35”, and discuss what impact these rules have on businesses that use contractors and consultants.
Key Employment Law Dates 2019
To help make your life easier, we’ve created a handy timeline of the key dates you need to know, and the changes that may affect your organisation.
Did you know: good investigations are critical
Disciplinary and grievance investigations are increasingly subject to closer scrutiny becoming one of the most heavily criticised elements by Employment Tribunals.
Did you know: changes to termination payments
Recent changes by HMRC mean employers can now no longer assume the £30,000 tax free limit applies to post termination payments.
Can Gender Pay Gap Reporting Help Achieve Equal Pay?
As part of efforts to reduce the gender pay gap, organisations with 250 or more employees are required to publish a gender pay gap report, and those with fewer are still encouraged to do so.