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NHS Temps Miss Out On Pay Deal
Some NHS temporary staff say they have not received the lump sum part of the government pay deal, worth at least £1,655. The BBC reports
24 July 2023
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Some NHS temporary staff say they have not received the lump sum part of the government pay deal, worth at least £1,655. The BBC reports
Over 50s who are out of work should be given support to start their own businesses, MPs have said. A report by the Work and Pensions
The government has published draft legislation following their consultation on tougher consequences for promoters of tax avoidance – good news for contractors and temporary workers
The High Court has quashed a legal change that ministers made last year that allowed recruitment agencies to supply temporary workers to cover those taking
Last week (07/07/23) was the deadline for responding to the government’s consultation on legislation changes resulting from leaving the EU. Sounds dull right? Perhaps! But
In a recent tribunal case an umbrella worker successfully claimed unlawful deductions, with the judge deciding that £29,885 was owed to the worker. The case
A well-known tax reporter, Dan Neidle, has concluded that a well-known mini-umbrella company scheme should be described as tax fraud, not tax avoidance. The scheme
HMRC has again (05/07/23 and 28/06/23) updated their list of named tax avoidance schemes and promoters, with the following additions: Bluemoore Associates Ltd Compliant Pay
HMRC has recently been consulting on “Tougher Sanctions Against Promoters Of Tax Avoidance” which had two main proposals: firstly new criminal offence for promoters who
After more than a year of protracted negotiations, the European Union Council has finally agreed their Platform Work Directive which could see gig economy workers
As of yesterday (12 June 2023), HMRC has closed their self-assessment helpline for 3 months, with only digital services available in the meantime to anyone
James Farrar, the trailblazer who’s infamous case brought about worker rights for Uber drivers, has refused to accept a settlement and sign a non-disclosure agreement
Dreaming about the retirement you want is one thing, but it can be difficult to understand what funds you’ll need to finance these dreams, and
The government has announced a raft of proposals being considered to tackle tax avoidance in umbrella companies. This follows their November 2021 consultation on the
Our good friends at JobsAware are seeking the views of umbrella workers on “what is the most appropriate regulatory solution for the umbrella sector”? In