Why is an absence policy important and what does it need to include? 23.12.2016 By Susannah Peck A Sunday Times article has uncovered retail giant Amazon has strict absence policies in place. Four-six sick days and their... Read the article
Autumn Statement – Employee-related measures 13.12.2016 By Susannah Peck In addition to announcing increases in the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates in his autumn statement, the... Read the article
Mince Pies & Misconduct: A Complete Guide to Christmas in the Workplace 28.11.2016 By Susannah Peck It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Celebrations are well underway, the streets are lined with decorations, and those... Read the article
How does HR and Health & Safety management affect your CQC inspection? 19.10.2016 By Susannah Peck The 5 Fundamental Standards and their Key Lines of Enquiry, are set out by the CQC to assess services against... Read the article
3 easy steps to profitable Health & Safety 28.09.2016 By Susannah Peck Great Health & Safety management isn’t just about staying compliant and passing inspections – it can help boost your profits... Read the article
HMRC reviewing salary sacrifice rules 27.09.2016 By Susannah Peck HM Revenue & Customs has produced a consultation document proposing an end to the tax and national insurance contributions (NICs)... Read the article
Paternity leave and pay now available in Ireland 27.09.2016 By Susannah Peck Following a commitment in ‘Budget 2016’, statutory paternity leave of up to two consecutive weeks is now available in Ireland... Read the article
Tax changes to termination payments from April 2018 27.09.2016 By Susannah Peck Currently, employees can receive the first £30,000 of any termination payment free of PAYE and national insurance contributions (NICs). Any... Read the article
Young Persons at work – 5 ways to reduce risk of harm 20.09.2016 By Susannah Peck At a time of the year when many young people will be entering work for the first time, either as... Read the article
National Minimum Wage Increases 16.09.2016 By Susannah Peck The national minimum wage rates increase from the first pay period beginning on or after 1 October 2016. The adult... Read the article