Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – the next steps
The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), also known as the furlough scheme, was recently extended until October, with no changes until August. But what happens next with the scheme?
Employees
More than 423,000 workers were paid less than the National Minimum Wage in 2019
More than 423,000 workers were paid less than the National Minimum Wage (NMW) in 2019, according to a recent study.
COVID-19: The impact on company car benefit in kind
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many people in the UK are now working from home or have been placed on furlough leave, meaning that they are not using their employer-provided company car. But what is the impact on the benefit in kind (BIK)?
IR35: House of Lords committee calls for reform of off-payroll working rules
A House of Lords committee report that is reviewing the planned changes to the IR35 off-payroll working rules has called for a reform of the rules, stating that there are ‘inherent flaws’ in the legislation.
COVID-19: Government to cover employer NICs and pension contributions of furloughed workers
The Government has announced that it will cover employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and pension contributions of furloughed workers.
Chancellor offers reassurance regarding ‘soft landing’ for IR35
The new Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has offered reassurance to contractors that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will ensure a soft landing is in place for the first year following the implementation of the IR35 rules.
Points-based immigration system works for small businesses providing “costs are kept down”, says FSB
The Government’s new immigration system “works for small businesses”, but only if costs can be kept to a minimum, an industry body has said.
HMRC reminds employers to review benefits in kind to stay compliant
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has reminded employers that the rules surrounding benefits in kind agreed before 06 April 2017 are changing.
Changes to off-payroll working rules give businesses “more time to prepare”
The new off-payroll working rules in the private sector will only apply to payments made for services provided on or after 06 April 2020, it has been revealed.
National Insurance Contributions threshold to rise from April 2020
The National Insurance Contributions (NICs) threshold will increase to £9,500 per year from April 2020, the Government has confirmed.