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Considering a journey through the historic streets of London, the scenic Highlands of Scotland, or the vibrant nightlife of Manchester? The Youth Mobility Scheme Visa might just be the opportunity you need. Here’s a simple guide to get you started on your UK journey. What is the Youth Mobility Scheme? It’s a brilliant opportunity for […]
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Settlement Agreements are used where an employee and employer want to come to an amicable solution and avoid Tribunal proceedings. On 24 July 2015, the government launched a consultation on simplifying the tax and NICs treatment of termination payments. Proposals include: removing distinctions between types of payment i.e. a PILON payment would also attract tax-free […]
Of course, while some firms like to grow and imagine themselves becoming as big as possible, other firms will focus on minimising their risks and ensuring that they don’t move backwards. Businesses are like people, they have different personalities, different outlooks and different aims. However, no matter whether your business aim is to grow or […]
The modern workplace is one that is littered with regulations, laws and barriers to what used to be considered normal working practices. There is no doubt that the vast majority of workplace regulations have changed the working environment for the better. Employment law may represent a stern challenge to businesses who find themselves battling to remain at the forefront of […]
Zero hours contract is a contract for casual working, under which the employer does not guarantee to provide the worker with any work and pays the worker only for work actually carried out. The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015, defines a zero hours contract as a “contract of employment or other worker’s contract […]
It has been one of the most interesting elections and Conservatives are back in power. With new government appointments, it will be interesting to see what unfolds in the employment law arena. Sajid Javid is the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills, Michael Gove is the Secretary of State for Justice and Priti […]
Following the ECJ’s decision in the Lock case last year, the Employment Tribunal, last month held that the Claimant’s holiday pay should include an element of his commission. This will impact all future holiday entitlement. This decision will affect you if your employees receive commission. As an employer, check your holiday policy and the contracts […]
I am still contemplating who to vote for so I thought it would be interesting to write about Labour’s pledges in relation to the workplace/employment law. It is interesting to note that Labour has announced that it would abolish the employment tribunal fee system. This would inevitably mean more claims being lodged at the employment […]
The Department for Work and Pensions has published three guidance notes, for GPs, employers and employees, on the new Fit for Work service (FFW). The service is due to be completed by May 2015. In addition to an online and telephone advice service, FFW will provide free occupational health assessments and return to work plans […]
The tier 1 Investor visa for the UK is subject to new changes which came into force on the 6th of November 2014. The original investor visa was designed for non–EU nationals who wished to make an investment of at least £1 million or more in prescribed investments (share or loan capital in active and […]
Unfortunately the decision does not provide any guidance on the method for calculating statutory holiday pay to take account of non-guaranteed overtime and allowances. Employees who work non-guaranteed overtime will need to receive different holiday pay, depending on whether they are taking their minimum four-week leave or their additional 1.6 weeks’ leave. It is simple […]
