From a desire to pay employees only when there are customers to serve, to seeing it as acceptable not to pay workers until theyve proved themselves, you wouldn't believe some of the excuses given to HMRC for underpaying staff. more»
The government has stepped up its commitment to bringing employers into line with their National Minimum Wage responsibilities, with the announcement of its first director for Labour Market Enforcement. more»
In order to enter the New Year with a sound action plan, here is an essential summary for employers of the key employment law issues 2017 likely to affect employers and their business moving forward. more»
For any small business owner who doesn't have the time to sift through Autumn Statement 2016 story after story, and page after page, we have a handy 500-word summary with everything you need to know. more»
Business Advice's resident employment law expert Carole Thomson outlines your legal obligation to ensure employees are not overworked. more»
Continuing to profile exciting companies in the small business space, we meet LDN Group a service delivering apprentices to companies throughout London. more»
it's been talked about for months, but 1 April finally saw the policy become law. This guide tells you everything you need to know about the National Living Wage (NLW) and the risks to be keenly aware of. more»
With less than a month to go until it comes into force, the government has urged business owners to prepare for the National Living Wage, and has published new guidance on how to achieve this. more»
A report carried out by think tank Resolution Foundation found that three sectors hospitality, retail and support services will be most affected by the national living wage, while small businesses will also be significantly worse off compared to larger companies. more»
Swedish furniture chain IKEA has become the first national retailer in the UK to confirm it will offer all staff above the living wage from next year. more»
