New service aims to ease employment dispute burden
The head of the service that will provide free support to help employers and employees resolve employment disputes more quickly has been highlighting the benefits it offers. From 6 April 2014, anyone considering making an employment tribunal claim about a … Continue reading
HMRC highlights benefits of cash basis accounting
Small businesses are being encouraged to consider using an HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) scheme that allows them to be taxed on money flowing into and out of their business, rather than using full accounting rules. With a new tax … Continue reading
£2,000 national insurance saving coming soon
Employers are reminded to make sure they do not miss out on a £2,000 cut in their employment costs from 6 April 2014. The new Employment Allowance will see up to 1.25 million employers – businesses, charities and Community Amateur … Continue reading
SSP: change on the way for employers
A significant change to statutory sick pay (SSP) is on the way for employers from April 2014. Under the percentage threshold scheme (PTS), employers can recover SSP if the total paid in a tax month is more than 13 per … Continue reading