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Parent companies owe a duty of care to employees of subsidiary companies
The Court of Appeal has held that parent companies may owe a direct duty of care to employees of subsidiary companies. […]
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Can employers justify the compulsory retirement of employees?
The Supreme Court finds a potentially legitimate aim in maintaining a compulsory retirement age for partners. […]
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Vicarious liability of employers – could employers be vicariously liable for murder?
Following a claim from the family of a murdered employee, a court has thrown out the ex-employer’s application for the claim to be struck out and it will now proceed to a full hearing. […]
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Unfair dismissal exemption for micro businesses?
The Government has launched a consultation on giving small businesses a way out of the unfair dismissal legislation. […]
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Is a fixed share partner an employee?
It all depends on the facts as this Court of Appeal decision confirms. […]
Change to way tax is withheld from post-termination share based earnings
From 6 April 2012 the 0T tax code must be applied to payments arising from employment related securities made after the form P45 has been issued following the termination of employment. […]
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Considerations for employers – the VAT implications for employee benefits
Employers need to carefully consider the cost implications of providing benefits in kind to employees following the introduction of VAT on several benefits offered via salary sacrifice from 1 January 2012. […]
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Turning the spotlight on HMRC’s Spotlights
HMRC’s attitude towards tax planning arrangements is well known by most employers. However, employers may well be less familiar with the “Spotlights” section on HMRC’s website. […]
Illegal working – naming and shaming
The UK Border Agency (‘UKBA’) has announced that it will publish quarterly reports which will name employers who receive 2 or more penalties for employing illegal workers. […]