The IR35 reforms that have come into effect in the private sector represent the most significant changes to employment tax for a long time. The changes, that came into force on 6th April 2021, will transform the way that contractors and other off-payroll workers in the private sector will pay tax and operate. What is…Continue reading
Over 60% of women have gone through the experience of having a male colleague behave inappropriately towards them. 20% of these women described the unacceptable behaviour of the men as ‘persistent’. Furthermore, we’re shocked to learn that a recent Ofsted survey has found that girls at school are being contacted by up to 11 boys…
We’re frequently reminded of the risks of posting online and how important it is to be sensible with what we share and what we say on the internet. This message is mainly relevant to the increasingly popular social media platforms that have come into regular use worldwide. Twitter always seems to be the platform that…Continue reading
With the vast rollout of the Covid-19 vaccines around the country, there finally seems to be light at the end of the tunnel for the UK population. The vaccine is gradually being offered to the wider population now that most of the elderly and clinically vulnerable have had their first jab. The general working masses…Continue reading
Rishi Sunak MP has announced, as part of the Spring 2021 Budget, that the furlough scheme will remain in place until the end of September 2021.Continue reading
Wosskow Brown’s Employment Solicitor, Jamie Brown takes a look at common questions about furlough leave and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.Continue reading
Today will see the beginning of a landmark hearing in Norwich. A panel will decide at tribunal whether veganism should be protected by law, as a philosophical or religious belief. This first-time hearing rises from Jordi Casamitjana’s claim he was unfairly dismissed due to his veganism. Mr Casamitjana says he was sacked by the League…Continue reading
Long standing holiday firm, Thomas Cook, has ceased trading with immediate effect. This comes after the company’s failure to secure additional funding, during last minute negotiations over the weekend, sent the company into compulsory liquidation. The collapse of Thomas Cook has lead to much disruption and stress. Holidays and flights have been cancelled, leaving 150,000…Continue reading
Office for National Statistics figures show that unemployment dropped by 27,000 in the three months to February, to 1.34 million. Furthermore, the number of people in work is at a record high of 32.7 million, representing a rise of 179,000. This figure has actually increased by 457,000 over the past year. Matt Hughes, ONS Deputy…
As of April 2019, the rules regarding sick pay will change and it’s important that you know what these changes are. A problem with falling ill is that sometimes it means you can’t work. Therefore, this makes people worry about earning money. Fortunately, you are entitled to be paid by your employer even when you’re…Continue reading