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Contractors opting for PAYE ahead of IR35 reforms to private sector

Ahead of reforms in April 2020, contractors are deciding to proceed under PAYE, and no longer require accountants.

CIPP Survey: Measures to address one-sided flexibility

Last chance, if you haven't already, to provide your views on the issue of one-sided flexibility in the labour market. Our survey closes on 3 October.

HMRC wins IR35 case against BBC presenters

HMRC has won an IR35 tribunal case at the High Court against three BBC presenters who will now have to pay back thousands of pounds in taxes through their perso...

One-sided flexibility: Is good work achievable?

DWP change at the top - Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Thérèse Coffey MP has replaced Amber Rudd as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

Acas 2018-19 Annual Report

The new annual report reveals continued high demand for Acas' conciliation service after the removal of tribunal fees in 2017.

The impact of the immigration rules on employment contracts

The Court of Appeal recently ruled on the enforceability of the employment contract in cases where there has been a breach of immigration rules.

Agency Worker v permanent employee

The Court of Appeal has held that an agency worker is not entitled to be offered the same number of hours of work as those performed by a permanent employee.

Confidentiality clauses: measures to prevent misuse in situations of workplace harassment or discrimination

The Government is legislating so that limitations in confidentiality clauses or ‘non-disclosure agreements’ (NDAs) are clearly set out in employment contracts a...

Compensation for flexible workers facing cancelled shifts

The Government is consulting on proposed new measures including compensation for workers when shifts are cancelled at short notice, entitlement to a reasonable ...