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Major changes to the tax rules for off-payroll workers in the private sector will come into force next April after a year's deferral due to the Covid-19 pandemic. From that date, businesses engaging workers through intermediary companies or agencies will have increased responsibility for checking the status of these workers and, where required, operating PAYE in relation to payments to them.
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Welcome to our series of short podcasts from the Employment team. Our podcasts are designed to give a basic overview of different areas of employment law, either as a refresher or by way of learning for those newer to HR.
Welcome to episode 4 in our series of short podcasts from the Employment team. Our podcasts are designed to give a basic overview of different areas of employment law, either as a refresher or by way of learning for those newer to HR.
Brexit is now firmly back on the agenda for employers as we head into the final months before the Brexit Transition period ends on 31 December 2020.
This webinar focuses on how to prepare for the major changes coming when the Brexit transition period expires at the end of the year, featuring leading international trade commentator Dmitry Grozoubinski.
A guide to future employment and immigration law.
If you are a UK employer, with employees working in the EU, EEA or Switzerland, the country in which social security contributions are paid on their salary and benefits is currently set by EU Social Security Coordination rules.
The Chancellor has today announced a new Job Support Scheme (JSS) to start on 1 November (following the end of the furlough scheme on 31 October). The JSS is aimed at supporting viable jobs by topping up pay for employees working reduced hours due to decreased demand.
With the Brexit transition period ending soon, employers will need to be ready for a new immigration system by the end of this year.
Welcome to the third in our series of short podcasts from the Employment team. Our podcasts are designed to give a basic overview of different areas of employment law, either as a refresher or by way of learning for those newer to HR.
Key employment and business immigration developments for employers.
Welcome to the second in our series of short podcasts from the Employment team. Our podcasts are designed to give a basic overview of different areas of employment law, either as a refresher or by way of learning for those newer to HR.
Welcome to the first in our series of short podcasts from the Employment team. Our podcasts are designed to give a basic overview of different areas of employment law, either as a refresher or by way of learning for those newer to HR.
The Chancellor recently announced a new Job Retention Bonus for employers as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) winds down. The bonus aims to incentivise employers to retain furloughed staff when the CJRS closes on 31 October 2020.
With homeworking set to continue as the "new normal" in some shape or form, the employment team are pleased to offer a series of bite-sized webinars focusing on the key employment issues associated with homeworking on an extended basis.
Travers Smith LLP has advised European leisure park operator Looping Group on its acquisition of iconic British theme park Drayton Manor.
This briefing was updated on 5 August 2020.
With homeworking set to continue as the "new normal" in some shape or form, the employment team are pleased to offer a series of bite-sized webinars focusing on the key employment issues associated with homeworking on an extended basis.
This briefing was updated on 1 October 2020.