Recent reforms that concern IR35 for self employed workers can be problematic for many companies using contractors. Definition: “The rules make sure that workers, who would have been an employee if they were providing their services directly to the client, pay broadly the same Income Tax and National Insurance contributions as employees. These rules are […]
Category Archives: Employment law
Read more about how to manage the often confusing world of employment law. For example, the new IR35 rules that can have serious legal consequences. Also, find out about how you can confidently avoid unfair dismissal claims. Beagle HR is a HR consultancy providing HR advice and HR services in Surrey.
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Absence, Articles, Coronavirus, Disciplinaries and grievances, Employment law, How To, HR
Free Guide: How to Manage an Employee With Long Covid
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Jun
Jun
Long covid affects one in five people infected. Many among them may be your employees. Have you got procedures in place to make sure you are in compliance with employment law? During the covid 19 pandemic, it has emerged that the illness can persist beyond the two weeks of symptoms experienced by most. This experience […]
Articles, Coronavirus, Employment law, How To, HR, Onboarding, Recruitment
Right to Work Check 2021: What you need to know
03
Jun
Jun
Are your right to work check records up to date? Brexit and COVID are making big changes to your employees’ right to work. The Home Office is charging £20,000 fines per illegal employee. Without a strong right to work check record, you could be in danger… Here is everything you need to know to keep your business covered! Right to work […]
31
May
May
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme that was introduced at the start of the pandemic, will be extended until the 20th September 2021. Until the 30th of June, money provided through grants for employers will stay the same. What’s changed? From July 1st 2021, employers will be required to contribute towards the cost of workers’ wages. […]
20
May
May
TV personality, Gary Lineker, has had accusations by HM Revenue and Customs of being a disguised employee under IR35. This means he may be liable for £4.9m in tax. IR35 legislation is imposed by the UK government to tackle tax avoidance from any “disguised employee” who provide services through limited companies. The legislation works by […]
Coronavirus, Employment law, HR, Onboarding, Recruitment
Post Lockdown Right to Work Check Update 2021
13
May
May
Following several requests, the government have decided to postpone having employers carry out a right to work check face to face. These measures will now extend until the 21st of June. During the pandemic, the government allowed virtual checks as a way of making the process easier for employers. Until the 21 June, employees will […]
Coronavirus, Disciplinaries and grievances, Employment law, HR, Poor performance
Can Employees Refuse to Come to Work because of COVID-19
11
May
May
The affect of the pandemic continues to cause an influence how employers manage staff and businesses. The issue of health and safety in office spaces must require effective leadership to ensure employers uphold workers rights for safety . Recent changes in employment rights law reflect these concerns. As of the 31st of May 2021, employees […]
10
May
May
A letter signed by 140 Lords and MP’s has been sent to PM Boris Johnson, urging for fire and rehire practices to be outlawed. The practice, described as a “bully boy tactic” by one minister allows for employers to threaten employees with dismissal if they do not agree to new employment terms, often worse than […]
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Apr
Apr
Addison Lee, the London based private cab hire and courier service, recently represented at an employment tribunal, have been denied the right to appeal meaning that their workers must be considered employees by law. The implications of this for Addison Lee are extensive as it may see thousands of workers able to claim back-pay as […]
31
Mar
Mar
The limits of statutory payments and compensation will increase in April, as they do every year and like many, you may be interested to know how this will affect you. Minimum Wage Firstly, let’s discuss minimum wage. Firstly, from April the age that employers are entitled to a national living wage has dropped from 25 […]