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… 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… Read More »Youth Scheme Fails / Apprenticeships Made Simpler
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… Read More »Minimum Wage / Tribunal Fees
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… Read More »Case Study – Assamoi v Spirit Pub Company (Services) Ltd
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… Read More »Paralympics Legacy – checklist
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… Read More »Preparing for Christmas – best practice
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… Read More »Red Tape Regulations
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… Read More »New university tuition fees come into force
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… Read More »Could the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) help your business grow?
Don’t get caught out – keep your business records up to date
We know that as a business owner, you’ll have hundreds of responsibilities to keep on top of. However, it’s important to keep your business records… Read More »Don’t get caught out – keep your business records up to date