As of April 6, 2020, stricter measures to combat tax avoidance for freelancers will come into force in the UK. The new IR35 rules mean the country's medium to large businesses are responsible for setting the tax status of all their contractors. more»
Understanding your legal rights as an employer when dealing with a member of staff who just isn't pulling their weight is one of the less palatable aspects of business leadership. Not only is it an awkward, and confrontational thing to do, employers are aware that they don't want to face any damaging legal action from the employee either. more»
As a business owner, it is important that you are familiar with the differences between the main categories of employment as this will help determine your obligations. more»
Official figures out today show that the employment rate is at 75.4 per cent – up 0.8 percentage points from 74.6 per cent a year ago and the highest since […] more»
The city of Hull has been named the “most enterprising” city in the country at the Enterprising Britain Awards, because of its successful four-year programme to help local businesses to grow. more»
Full-time employment in Britain’s retail sector dropped by 3.3 per cent in the last 12 months, according to new research, as experts attribute rising hiring costs and technology to the decline in jobs. more»
Alan Price, employment law and HR director at Peninsula, reflects on recent developments in the flexible economy and makes the case against insecure employment within small companies. more»
Britain’s smaller employers could gain a head start in recruiting university talent this summer, after new research revealed students were more likely to seek out graduate jobs at smaller companies than large firms. more»
While owners of small companies are likely to fall beneath the entry threshold, the Apprenticeship Levy does open funding opportunities for smaller employers. They may not pay into the fund, but they can draw from it. more»
Over the course of this guide, we’ll be outlining the key procedures that you’ll need to follow to ensure a smooth transition into employerhood. more»
