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During her Autumn Budget speech, Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed changes to National Insurance Contributions (NIC). For business owners, employers NIC is a crucial part of their payroll calculations.
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Fires, storms, cyber-attacks – protecting businesses from unexpected events can be challenging. A great preventative measure you can utilise is business interruption insurance (BII).
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From bans on carbon-emitting cars to digitalisation demands – the world of automobiles is a fast-paced, ever-growing industry. That’s why such employers find themselves leaning towards their human resources for guidance.
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In agricultural businesses, HR teams may specifically focus on managing consumer demands, environmental impacts, technological adaptation, and onboarding a more diverse workforce.
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When it comes to paying staff, employers must ensure the right amounts are given – especially for those not on full-time contracts. Pro rata ensures these employees are compensated correctly; and that includes wages, holidays, and benefits.
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When it comes to paying staff, employers have a legal responsibility to ensure the right amounts are given. For some employees, this means making additional calculations to work out their wage and salary.
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Rules around dismissal and re-engagement came into effect in July 2024. Sometimes known as ‘fire and rehire’, the practice of forcibly changing terms and conditions by dismissing an employee and re-engaging them on the new terms has been a staple for employers during restructures for years.
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The Government recently confirmed the new statutory rates that will apply for the new financial year.
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As part of a government crackdown on visa abuse and to prevent exploitation, employers who repeatedly flout visa rules or commit serious employment breaches will in future be banned from hiring overseas workers.
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Recently, the Chancellor was probed about the ‘Reset Budget’.
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its annual statistics, indicating a 10% rise in the costs of work-related ill-health.
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The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Liz Kendall, is required to review the level of benefits and state pensions each year and the rates for the 2025/26 financial year are now available.
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A contract of employment in Scotland is a legally binding agreement between an employer and an employee.
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A beauty salon employment contract is an agreement that’s legally binding between employee and an employee.
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An employment contract for retail staff is an agreement that’s legally binding between employee and an employee.
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An employment contract in the hospitslity industry is an agreement that’s legally binding between employee and an employee.
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An employment contract in the construction industry is an agreement that’s legally binding between employee and an employee.
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A farm workers contract of employment is a legally binding agreement between an employer and an employee.
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