Updated guidance on the extended furlough scheme raises more questions than it answers, sayskaren Plumbley-Jones, employment law expert at law firmwomble Bond Dickinson. more»

How to take advantage of trivial benefits in 4 steps. more»

The best way to manage absence is to ensure that employees provide as much information as possible. We need to know the level of absence, analyse the information and target strategies at a company and an individual basis. This information is captured in a return to work interview. more»

Andrew Willis, head of legal at Croner, explains what you can do if your staff is ignoring social distancing protocol. more»

Despite a statutory right to 20 days holiday each year, many self-employed workers don't get anywhere near that number according to new research. Three quarters of a million small firm owners are missing out on summer holidays to focus on work. more»

The differences between paid and unpaid leave aren't always clear. Learn when and why it would be appropriate for staff to take paid or unpaid leave and where you need to make choices as an employer. more»

Small business employers don't have a choice over whether they pay statutory sick pay. As long as an employee is eligible they are legally entitled to receive SSP. more»

According to the Pensions Advisory Service, fewer than a third of self-employed people in the UK contribute to a personal pension. When it comes to saving for your retirement, the sooner you start the better. more»

Rules on minimum annual leave are included in the Working Time Regulations 1998, as are weekly rest breaks and minimum time between shifts. more»

New survey reports on how UK businesses are likely to respond to the 2024 minimum wage increase pledged by the Government. more»