Planning for retirement is always important, but with big changes happening this month regarding pensions in the UK, and more possibly afoot in the future,… Read More »The big pensions shake-up – is it time for a review?
The Government has launched various finance schemes in the last couple of years aiming to tackle the ongoing difficulties small businesses face when accessing finance.… Read More »A new Business Bank for small and medium sized businesses
The Low Pay Commission – the independent advisory body to the Government – reviews the national minimum wage according to inflation on an annual basis.… Read More »Minimum wage
1 October sees the first round of eligible employees automatically enrolled into a workplace pension scheme, as employers with more than 120,000 in their PAYE… Read More »Auto-enrolment begins
Youth Contract scheme fails to ignite employer support A third of employers don’t know about it, and a third have no interest in it. That’s… Read More »Youth Scheme Fails / Apprenticeships Made Simpler
On the horizon The new National Minimum Wage rates from 1 October 2012, are as follows: An increase from £6.08 to £6.19 per hour for… Read More »Minimum Wage / Tribunal Fees
This was a case for constructive dismissal that demonstrated that employers may prevent a breach of trust and confidence by making amends for the mistreatment… Read More »Case Study – Assamoi v Spirit Pub Company (Services) Ltd
Many people were inspired by those participating in this summer’s Paralympics. Should the opportunity arise you might wish to employ a disabled person. Below are… Read More »Paralympics Legacy – checklist
With the celebrations for the summer games coming to an end, our thoughts turn to some aspects of year end planning. For many businesses this… Read More »Preparing for Christmas – best practice
New business regulations typically come into effect on two common commencement dates (CCDs) in April and October each year. Below is our summary of some… Read More »Red Tape Regulations