March 2010
Tax Year End - Getting it right!
As another tax year end approaches, Simon Parsons runs through some common mistakes that can be easily avoided, including those relating to Contracted-Out NICs, NI annotations and tax references. Also, read our quick Tax Year End (TYE) checklist - helping you get your Year End information right.
Test Your Knowledge
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The 21 hour working week
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In this issue
The Implications of Paternity Leave
Recent government proposals will mean that new fathers will soon be able to benefit from up to 26 weeks' additional paternity leave. We find out what's happening and why, and how it will affect both business and employees involved.
Pay rises, Alabaster & SMP
There's still a great deal of uncertainty about how to apply the Alabaster ruling to Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP). We share some useful tips to help you get your payment right every time.
Bullying in the workplace
In our latest Employment Law Update, we look at some leading cases which provide concise guidance on bullying in the workplace, dress code and dismissals.
Employee Voice
From medieval times to the 21st century, employee involvement has played a pivotal role in driving innovation and improving employee relations. Read about the legislation that requires you to involve your employees in decision making, and find out how setting up an Employee Forum can help you get a clear employee voice.
How Technology is changing HR...
From using web hosted software to store and access HR information, to using social networking as a form of internal communication. These are some of the latest advancements in HR technology that are predicted to take the HR industry by storm. Find out more...