Government Consultation on Reforms to the Working Time Regulations, Holiday Pay and TUPE
Written by Brabners LLP Background On 10 May 2023, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) published a policy paper, ‘Smarter regulation to grow the economy’, setting out proposed changes to the Working Time Regulations and holiday entitlement, TUPE and non-compete clauses. The same day saw the government backtracking on its ‘sunset clause’, meaning that…
Government Consultation on Tackling Non-Compliance in the Umbrella Company Market
Written by JMW Solicitors LLP On 6th June 2023 the Government announced its intention to publish a consultation on policy options aimed at regulating umbrella companies and tackling non-compliance in the umbrella company market. The consultation, which has been jointly published by HMRC, HM Treasury and the Department for Business and Trade is seeking views…
Freelancer and Contractor Services Association Welcomes Freelancer Financials as Business Partner
The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) today announced that it has welcomed Freelancer Financials as a Business Partner.
Employment Update: The Government’s Proposals
Employment Update: The Government’s Proposals… On 10 May 2023 the UK Government (‘Government’) announced its intention, namely through its policy paper “Smarter regulation to grow the economy”, to change the legal framework surrounding holiday pay entitlement, TUPE consultations and non-compete post termination restrictions. The finer details of the Government’s proposals are further set out…
Brabners discuss the new offence of failure to prevent fraud which has been tabled by the Home Office.
Written by Dan Stowers, Partner and Head of Business Crime and Compliance, Brabners LLP On 11 April 2023 a new offence of ‘failing to prevent fraud’ was tabled by the Government as an amendment to the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill which is progressing through the House of Lords. The Government’s intention is…
IR35 and deemed employment – Eamonn Holmes loses HMRC appeal
Written by Brabners LLP In the recent case of Red White and Green Limited v The Commissioners for HMRC [2023], the Upper Tribunal concluded that TV presenter and journalist Eamonn Holmes was a deemed employee for IR35 purposes. This case provides further important guidance for contractors, umbrella companies and agencies on IR35 assessments and the…
Maintaining Positive Workplace Relations: Considerations for Employers Regarding the Importance of Social Media Policies
As technology continues to evolve, social media has become an increasingly prevalent feature within the workplace. Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn have become useful tools for both employees and employers for networking, recruitment, and business development purposes. Whilst social media can have a positive impact upon businesses, it also poses a potential risk…
Budget 2023 – Pensions taxation reforms
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his first budget on Wednesday 15thMarch. A number of changes to the way in which pension savings are taxed were much discussed in advance of the Budget, but the Chancellor went even further than expected in what has been reported as his “back to work” Budget. Lifetime…
Written terms or the practical reality of the employment relationship – what is the starting point?
The Supreme Court’s landmark decision in the Uber case reinforced the idea that the contract is not always king when determining employment status. Courts will go behind any written terms to take into account the practical reality of the parties’ relationship. A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in the case of Ter-Berg v Simple…
The increasing concerns around pay equality
A recent study by beqom (‘Study’) has indicated that employees based in the United Kingdom (UK) are becoming increasingly concerned with pay equity and are currently more likely to discuss pay with their workplace colleagues. The Study has indicted that these concerns have become the focus of employee attention primarily due to the impact of…