Year End Fun

As always at this time of the year most companies will be holding some form of celebration. Sometimes the provision of extended hospitality leads to ‘ photocopier incidents’ or assaults on fellow employees. However employers please remember if there are parties funded...

All About Employment Contracts

Most employers are aware that there is a need to provide their employees with a contract setting out the terms and conditions of their employment. It is more than good practice it is a legal requirement to provide this document on time. According to the Employment...

Euros

Why is this significant for employers? England’s campaign starts Friday when we play Serbia and history has shown that major sporting events can disrupt working patterns. Depending how the previous games have gone it could be a crucial match or a non- event  (don’t be...

What to expect from Labour

We now know the general election will be on July4th.The polls are predicting a Labour victory and although neither party has yet to publish their manifesto Labour have issued various documents including Equality at work on Friday spelling out their intentions in the...

April Changes

Every April the government adjusts various employee related allowances the most significant are set out below The National Minimum Wage for 21 and over – up to £11.44 per hour For 18 to 20-year-olds – up to £8.60 per hour For under-18s – up to £6.40 per hour For...

Challenge 2024

2024 may be more challenging than you think While we all know that inflation, interest & business rates are going to continue to have a big impact on our cashflow compounded by the rise in minimum wage rates, there are a number of other HR regs coming down the...