IR35 is the anti tax avoidance rule that applies to all contractors and freelancers who do not fall under HMRC’s definition of being self-employed and has applied to all public-sector bodies, regardless of size, since April 2017. Implementation of these new tax measures for the private-sector and unincorporated organisations (for example not-for-profit employers or charities)… Continue Reading

As part of HMRC’s commitment to transparency and to deter fraudulent claims, HMRC will begin publishing information about employers who claim for support under the CJRS scheme from 1 December 2020. The following information will be published on GOV.UK: the employer name an indication of the value of the claim within a banded range the… Continue Reading

Legislation was put into place on the 28th September 2020 setting out mandatory periods for self-isolation and the duties of individuals to report periods of self-isolation to help stop the spread of the infection during the Covid19 pandemic. These regulations place a responsibility on Employees to inform their employers of the fact they need to… Continue Reading

The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme which was set up to repay employers the SSP paid to employees unable to work during the Cornavirus outbreak will be available for claims from 26 May 2020. The repayment will cover up to 2 weeks of SSP and you can claim for periods of sickness starting on or after:… Continue Reading

The Government have put in place requirements for certain establishments to display the official NHS QR Track and Trace Poster at all entrances to their premises and risk being fined for not doing so: Currently this requirement applies to: hospitality, including pubs, bars, restaurants and cafés tourism and leisure, including gyms, swimming pools, hotels, museums,… Continue Reading