Described as the most radical changes to pensions in almost a century, as part of the budget, the Chancellor confirmed that pension rules would be changed to provide more flexibility surrounding access to money purchase pension savings. Find out all the details here.
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As we enter a New Year, take a look at the employment law changes that are on the horizon for 2015
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In the countdown to Christmas, understanding the impact of a landmark Employment Appeal Tribunal will be critical to employers in sectors where staff traditionally work overtime during the festive period...
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In this month’s employment law round up we focus on the statutory right for fathers to take time off work to attend ante-natal appointments, a guide to help employers implement policies on the new entitlements to shared parental leave and shared parental pay and the implications of the Employment Appeal Tribunal’s ruling about overtime holiday pay.
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In this month’s Employment Law round up we focus on the Government crackdown on zero hours contracts, changes to flexible working, an increase in the National Minimum Wage, new ACAS guidance on dress codes and a new Health and Work service being introduced to support employee and employers to manage sickness absence.
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There is some important news in the update this month:
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There are some important things coming up in the update this month:-
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There are a couple of things coming up in the update this month:
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There is a lot happening in the employment law world this month:
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Financial Penalties
From 7 March the government increased the maximum financial penalty for employers who flout the national minimum wage from £5,000 to £20,000. In addition, the government also wants to introduce legislation as soon as possible so that the maximum £20,000 penalty can apply in respect of each underpaid worker, instead of being the maximum amount that can be applied to each employer.
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