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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The Finance Bill 2012
It is currently being debated by Parliament. […]
HMRC ramps up the pressure on dual contracts
HMRC has published a paper to clarify its view on two important aspects around the use of separate employments arrangements (dual contracts). […]
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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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Budget 2012 gives boost to EMI Options
Being able to access the 10% effective rate of tax through Entrepreneurs’ Relief and a raise in limits breathes new life into EMI. […]
London Olympics and Paralympics
Transport for London have warned of as many as 10 million extra people coming in during the 6 week period covering the events […]
UK Budget 2012 – Income tax overview
On 21 March 2012 the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a raft of measures affecting income taxation in a fiscally neutral budget. […]
HMRC changes its approach to imposing P35 penalties
Following its losses in a number of recent cases and discussions with professional bodies, HMRC has agreed to change the way in which it seeks penalties for the late filing of form P35. […]
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