Legislative changes
HMRC changes to taxation of termination payments
Government introduces minor change to IR35 rules
Draft IR35 legislation published along with HMRC's response to the consultation earlier this year
HMRC has published draft IR35 regulations (to come into effect on 6 April 2020) and a summary of the responses […]
EU developments: what new measures might we see on workers' rights?
The EU Council has had a busy month, adopting two new directives which will strengthen employees’ rights. It also adopted […]
Dubai International Finance Centre: How will the new DIFC employment law affect your business?
A new DIFC employment law has been issued, which will come into effect on 28 August 2019.
Update – Employer NICs on Termination Awards
On 25 April 2019, the National Insurance Contributions Bill was introduced to Parliament. The Bill deals with the national insurance […]
Statutory employment changes from April 2019
As April fast approaches, employers should make sure they are ready to implement the increases to statutory pay, as well […]
The Good Work Plan delivers some good news for work-seekers
Regular readers of our blog will be aware that the 2017 Taylor Review of Modern Employment Practices was an independent […]
Are the new disclosure rules on pay ratios sufficient to combat excessive pay disparity?
A recent poll of MPs indicates that questions are already being raised as to whether the new pay rules go far enough in tackling pay disparity.
What does the reform of IR35 mean for your business?
In his 2018 budget speech, the chancellor announced the widely expected changes to the rules on off-payroll working (known as […]
All workers to benefit from the right to an itemized payslip
An Order for an amendment to the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA) has now been made. The Order will grant every worker the right to an itemised pay statement from 6 April 2019.