HM Treasury has published draft legislation in relation to the proposed statutory residence test together with a summary of responses received during the consultation process. […]
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NIC not due where employee meets cost of benefit in kind
The First-tier Tribunal has determined that employer-only NIC (Class 1A) is not payable on benefits in kind where the cost to the employer of providing the benefit is made good by the employee. […]
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UK residence not broken despite taxpayer living abroad for many years
A UK taxpayer living principally in Spain was found to have maintained UK residence and closer links to the UK than to Spain. […]
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Flexible working to be extended to all employees
The Government has announced its plans to extend the right to request flexible working to all employees from 2014. […]
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Glass ceilings, glass walls and the boardroom
Recent research has suggested that the idea of a glass ceiling limiting women’s progression to senior levels in companies is now outdated – only to be replaced by multiple barriers. […]
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Mental health and presenteeism
Days off for sickness have decreased in the last year but presenteesim is on the increase. The Centre for Mental Health has previously reported that the cost of absenteeism in the UK accounts for £8.4 billion and the average employee takes 7 days off sick each year of which 40% is for mental health problems. […]
LLP member found not to be a worker – is there a gap in your compliance documents?
The Court of Appeal has recently held that a member of an LLP is not a “worker”. As a result, they cannot bring a whistle-blowing claim against the LLP. […]
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ABS approval enables Abbiss Cadres to create unique, integrated approach to HR-related services and employee engagement
Abbiss Cadres LLP is delighted to announce that it has been authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority as a new style Alternative Business Structure with effect from 1 October, 2012. […]
Abbiss Cadres’ ABS approval featured in Legal Futures
27 September 2012, Legal Futures features an article on Abbiss Cadres’ Alternative Business Structure launch. […]
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Harmonising terms and TUPE
The EAT have issued a reminder of the consequences of harmonising terms following a TUPE transfer. […]