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House of Lords launch IR35 inquiry alongside Government review

Feb 6, 2020 | 0

Some are wondering why this was not done months ago.

Sajid Javid set to answer Treasury questions on future of IR35

Jan 7, 2020 | 0

At 14.30, 7/1/20, Mr Javid is set to be asked pivotal questions on IR35 review.

Will review of IR35 actually lead to change?

Dec 4, 2019 | 0

Promised reviews of IR35 could add to ‘chaotic nature’ of legislation.

Are the 5 million self-employed workers seen as an important part of the electorate?

Nov 26, 2019 | 2

The Liberal Democrats in their manifesto have said they will review IR35.

Put an end to IR35 or delay it, IPSE and REC release election manifestos both addressing the legislation

Nov 12, 2019 | 3

Is time running out to scrap IR35 as 6th April 2020 fast approaches?

DUP plans to back Labour on NHS pay and tuition fees

Sep 13, 2017 | 0

The DUP is planning to support Labour on calling for an end to the public sector pay cap in the NHS pay and against hikes in tuition fees , reports the Guardian.

Jackie Penlington: Election roundup – what the manifestos tell us about immigration and HR

Jun 2, 2017 | 0

Immigration takes centre stage again with the general election around the corner. We take a closer look at what each Party is proposing in their manifestos and what impact these policies may have on UK businesses.

Robert Leeming: Does the ‘phony world’ of the living wage exist?

Jan 5, 2016 | 0

There is no doubt that George Osborne’s national living wage, to be launched next year, is a policy with its heart in the right place. For example, more than three and a half million women, almost 30 percent of the female workforce, will receive a pay rise as a result of the legislation.

Trade Union Bill: Conservatives ‘the political wing of the City of London’, says TUC

Sep 14, 2015 | 0

Frances O’Grady, general secretary of the TUC, is today expected to strongly criticise the...

Employment law post-election – should we be feeling blue?

Aug 21, 2015 | 0

Elizabeth Marshall believes that it is starting to become clear what we can expect from the Conservative Government in terms of changes to UK employment law during this Parliament.

Employers reject Conservative proposals for paid voluntary leave

Aug 13, 2015 | 0

In a survey of 226 employers, just over a quarter (27%) agreed that employers should be required to offer paid leave for employees to undertake placement duties for charities and other voluntary organisations. The majority (61%) opposed the idea, with a further 12% of employers undecided.

Conservatives crack down on unions’ rights to strike

Jul 15, 2015 | 0

The government has today launched the Trade Union Bill, designed to tighten the rules on strike action by requiring a 50 percent turnout and the support of 40 percent of those eligible to vote.

George Osborne announces pay increase for Britain in Summer Budget

Jul 8, 2015 | 0

Chancellor George Osborne has today presented the Summer Budget, announcing the replacement of the National Minimum Wage with a compulsory National Living Wage and the introduction of three million new apprenticeships by 2020.

Is Cameron’s Childcare Bill too good to be true?

Jun 2, 2015 | 0

David Cameron has brought forward plans for his election promise of double the amount of free childcare for working parents with children that are three and four years old.

The Queen’s speech: comments from the community (part 2)

May 27, 2015 | 0

Part 2 of comments from HR professionals about the Queen’s speech opening parliament.

The Queen’s speech: comments from the community (part 1)

May 27, 2015 | 1

The new government has promised to help working people, introducing legislation that will create new jobs and take the financial burden off the poorest citizens, Queen Elizabeth II announced in her speech today (Wednesday).

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