Umar Memon
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Minimum wage
The Low Pay Commission – the independent advisory body to the Government – reviews the national minimum wage according to inflation on an annual basis. The rates that come into force from 1 October 2012 are: The adult rate for… Read more Minimum wage
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Auto-enrolment begins
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 scheme are required to auto-enrol. These larger employers will have been working hard to put… Read more Auto-enrolment begins
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Youth Scheme Fails / Apprenticeships Made Simpler
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 the judgment on the Government’s Youth Contract employment scheme, launched in April to try and… Read more Youth Scheme Fails / Apprenticeships Made Simpler
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Minimum Wage / Tribunal Fees
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 workers 21 and over It remains at £4.98 per hour for 18-20 year olds It… Read more Minimum Wage / Tribunal Fees
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Case Study – Assamoi v Spirit Pub Company (Services) Ltd
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 of an employee: Mr Assamoi, a kitchen worker at a pub company, raised a grievance… Read more Case Study – Assamoi v Spirit Pub Company (Services) Ltd
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Paralympics Legacy – checklist
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 a few pointers to consider: Have a clearly defined role just as you would with… Read more Paralympics Legacy – checklist
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Preparing for Christmas – best practice
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 often includes early planning and booking for celebrating the approaching year end and the company… Read more Preparing for Christmas – best practice
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Red Tape Regulations
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 recent and upcoming legislation changes from 1 October 2012 that may affect your business and… Read more Red Tape Regulations
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New university tuition fees come into force
September 2012 ushers in a new era for university tuition fees, with some establishments able to charge up to £9,000 a year – almost a threefold increase (universities in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are also able to raise their… Read more New university tuition fees come into force
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Could the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) help your business grow?
The Government’s new SEIS scheme, aimed at helping small businesses access finance, has officially come into force. Like its bigger brother, the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), the SEIS is designed to stimulate entrepreneurship and kick start the economy by offering… Read more Could the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) help your business grow?