Connection May 2011

Shares - Late tax change for leavers
An area that has always been problematic for payroll professionals is shares, and the handling of shares and associated tax and NICs. Simon Parsons looks at this particularly thorny issue, and an amendment to PAYE regulations that came into force on 6 April 2011.

May's HR Quiz
8 out of 10 British workers are left panting for breath after what activity? That, and more in May's HR Quiz...
May Engagement Pulse Survey
How engaged are you at work?
In this issue
A survey reveals employees are losing confidence in leadership
A recent survey highlighted potential engagement problems for UK businesses, with a record low in confidence in senior leaders. Here's our look at what you can do to raise confidence and trust...
Paying people abroad: France
Every month here on Ceridian Connection, we'll take a look at employing and paying people abroad - the potential pitfalls and problems, and advice on what to do, where to go, etc. First up, it's France, a country where employees enjoy a number of privileges, and where employers need to be particularly aware of complicated legislation.
Employment Law update
Welcome to this month's Employment Law update. We have a lengthy update this month, with some guidance on the Bribery Act, and the end of immunity for expert witnesses...
Health and Safety briefing
In this month's Health and Safety update, we take a look at proposals for Health & Safety reform, which will be put out to public consultation, and we look at three recent cases that have hit the news.