IR35 Is Chancellor’s Rabbit Out Of The Hat!
The Chancellor’s mini-budget included a so-called “rabbit out of the hat” announcement, which was Kwasi Kwarteng’s unexpected decision to repeal off-payroll legislation. Social media has been ablaze with lots of misinformation incorrectly stating that IR35 itself has been overturned. It’s important to note that IR35 legislation is still very much in place, and will continue […]
Legal Action Launched Against Temps Covering Strikes
Eleven trade unions have now launched legal action against the government over plans to make it possible to replace striking workers with agency staff. The unions previously wrote to then Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng outlining their concerns, giving him 14 days to respond prior to a judicial claim being filed. Now the TUC is co-ordinating […]
Employment Bill Is Unlikely To Go Ahead
There are rumours that the much anticipated Employment Bill will likely be excluded from the Queen’s speech in May 2022, as indicated by an official government source. This is the latest development in a long line of delays and broken promises on the planned legislation that would have particularly benefited gig workers and umbrella employees. […]