The UK Border Agency (“UKBA”) has published changes to the points-based immigration system together with amended guidance for employers and education providers who sponsor migrant workers and students.
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Employment: Equality Bill to reverse Malcolm
The UK Government has published the Equality Bill which would reverse the problematic House of Lords’ judgment in London Borough of Lewisham v Malcolm (“Malcolm”) […]
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International Assignments: Termination of a foreign secondment: Repatriation and reintegration obligation
Obligations for French employers to repatriate seconded employees triggered by business transfers.
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Compensation & Benefits: UK income tax and social security – the new realities
We look at the new tax rates in force from April 2010 as well as the new rules on tax relief for pension contributions. Changes to the UK tax system taking effect from 6 April 2010 significantly increase the tax burden on those earning over £100,000, with some paying income tax at a 60% rate. […]
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Compensation & Benefits: New personal pension accounts regime
New personal pension accounts regime – an employer’s guide […]
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Employment: Mentoring scheme to increase numbers of female non-executive directors in FTSE
An initiative sponsored by BP and MWM Consulting, “Women for Boards” was announced on 23rd September. The scheme aims to address the massive under-representation of women on the boards of Britain’s top companies by providing mentoring by experienced female non-executive directors […]
International Assignments: Double tax agreement – new exchange of information protocol to UK/Switzerland agreement signed
The United Kingdom and Switzerland have signed a protocol to the current UK/Switzerland double taxation agreement. […]
Employment: Paternity leave extension shelved
Paternity leave extension shelved […]
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Employment: High Court rules default retirement age of 65 is lawful
On 25th September 2009 the High Court gave judgement in the so-called “Heyday” case, a long-running challenge to the legality of the Default Retirement Age (DRA) of 65 established by the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006.
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Immigration: Tougher immigration criteria for migrant workers
With effect from 1 April two key changes will be made to the points-based immigration system to make it tougher for nationals from outside the European Economic Area to come and work in the UK […]
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