HMRC has issued a draft order providing that the new penalty regime for late payment of income tax under PAYE will come into force from 6 April 2010 […]
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Compensation & Benefits: Greater scope to challenge service-related pay criteria
Employers required to justify both the “adoption” and “application” of service-related pay criteria as Court of Appeal establishes a low hurdle for employees […]
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Compensation & Benefits: 3 top ways to achieve legitimate tax efficiencies – and an Invitation
Tax and national insurance rates may be rising and HMRC may be cracking down on avoidance schemes but there are legitimate ways to achieve tax efficiencies. […]
Employment: EU social partners agree to increase parental leave
EU social partners agree to increase parental leave […]
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Employment: Government reveals new “fit notes”
The Government has begun a 12 week consultation on new “fit notes” which it proposes will replace GP’s “sick notes” in spring 2010. This is in response to recommendations made in Dame Carol Black’s review of the health of Britain’s working age population in March 2008. The consultation invites views on amending regulations to implement […]
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Employment: Revised guidance for injury to feelings compensation
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled that the bands for damages awarded for injury to feelings in unlawful discrimination cases (known as “Vento” damages) should be increased in line with inflation, with immediate effect. […]
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Employment: 42 year old banker wins age discrimination claim
A tribunal has upheld a 42 year older banker’s claims for age discrimination, unfair dismissal and protective awards against one of the largest banks in Canada, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (“CIBC”). […]
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International Assignments: Double tax treaties
Recent developments and programme to 31 March 2010 announced by HMRC
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International Assignments: Residency in the UK- where are we now?
In recent weeks, there have been a number of decisions highlighting the complexities surrounding residence in the UK […]
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Compensation & Benefits: New HMRC ‘rights’ Charter
On 11 November 2009, HMRC published its new Charter called ‘Your Charter’, setting out the rights of obligations of individuals when dealing with HMRC. […]
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