Acas publishes guidance for employers on suspension from work
Acas has published new guidance on the circumstances in which employers should consider suspending an employee. Suspension is where an employee continues to be employed but does
Acas publishes guidance for employers on overtime
Acas has published new guidance for employers on overtime. The guidance highlights the importance of setting out overtime terms in employment contracts or staff handbooks and urges
New “Spotlight” explains impact on pensions of maternity leave
The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS) has published a “Maternity Leave Spotlight” outlining the impact on pensions of maternity leave. It also covers what happens when the employee
World Cup 2018 – Acas guidance
The World Cup 2018 will take place in Russia between Thursday, 14 June and Sunday, 15 July 2018, with 32 national football teams taking part, including England. Football match
New guidance published on religion and belief discrimination
Acas has published new guidance on religion and belief discrimination in the workplace. The 26-page guidance booklet, entitled “Religion or belief discrimination: key points for
Payments in lieu of notice – an update
Since 6 April 2018, employers have been required to pay Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance Contributions (NICs) on certain parts of termination payments made to employees
Pensions Regulator to seize assets where employers fail to pay workplace...
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has announced that employers who refuse to pay workplace pension fines could have their assets seized to pay their debts.
TPR can issue fines to
What are off-payroll working rules?
The rules for individuals providing services to the public sector via an intermediary such as a personal service company (PSC) changed from April 2017. The rules, known as
Claiming for cost of equipment used at work
Employees who need to buy substantial equipment to use as part of their employment may be able to claim tax relief. In most cases you can claim tax relief on the full cost of this
Government launches campaign to promote shared parental leave
In its “Good Work” response to the 2017 Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices, the government stated that, as part of its commitment to raising awareness of employment rights,