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The CJRS closed to new entrants from 30 June 2020 therefore any employees who had not previously been furloughed can no longer join the scheme. There are some exceptions in relation to employees returning from extended parental leave and military reservists returning to work. To check who qualifies for furlough please check out the link… 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
It is becoming increasingly apparent that HMRC are strengthening their stance around auditing of claims for Furlough under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. They have recently changed their tone from “we reserve the right to audit claims” to “we will be now be auditing claims”. Obviously not everyone will be subject to audit but if… Continue Reading
Introduced in 2000, 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. It has been announced this week (17 March 2020) that the date for implementation of these new tax measures, which planned to make organisations responsible for determining whether… Continue Reading
From April the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates are now as follows: Aged 25 and over Aged 21 – 24 Aged 18 – 20 Aged Under 18 Apprentices From April 2019 £8.72 £8.20 £6.45 £4.55 £4.15 The weekly rate for SSP is now £95.85 and The weekly rate for Statutory Maternity, Paternity… Continue Reading
On the 6th of April this year, 3 key changes to employment legislation under the governments Good Work Plan will come into force. These changes may well have a significant impact on your Company. These 3 changes are: The right for Employees and Workers to receive a written Contract of Employment from the first day… Continue Reading
Small businesses have a people management “blind spot”, often overlooking how stronger HR practice could support their growth, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)’s head of public policy told MPs earlier this month. Speaking to the business, energy and industrial strategy committee, Ben Willmott said many small business owners failed to recognise the… Continue Reading
The General Data Protection Regulations came into effect on 25 May 2018. Turnstone HR offers a standalone package of support to enable SMEs to work towards compliance. It is made up of: A) Introduction – A simple presentation on the basics of the GDPR. B) Support with your HR data audit: A template document to… Continue Reading
The minimum contributions that you and your staff pay into an automatic enrolment workplace pension scheme are set by the government. Automatic enrolment applies to all employees and automatic entry into this scheme is dependent upon an employee’s annual earnings. Current contribution rates are as follows:- Date Total minimum contribution Employer minimum contribution 06/04/2019 onwards… Continue Reading
Penny Whitelock, the director of Crystal Clear Business Solutions argues that the cost of NOT hiring an HR specialist is far greater than that of an HR manager’s salary. In 2016, the National Federation of Self Employed & Small Businesses (FSB) reported that there were 5.5 million SMEs in the UK, employing 15.7 million people… Continue Reading
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