How can contractors benefit from pensions advice?
Planning for your future Saving isn’t easy for everyone, and for those who may be on irregular earning patterns – such as freelance contractors – putting money away each month can sometimes be difficult. Yet, creating a plan for your future can help you take the necessary steps to manage anything unforeseen circumstances that you…
Donkor Baah v University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust and others
Written by JMW Solicitors LLP What happened in this case? In this case, the Claimant was engaged as an agency worker, to work as a nurse at the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust (‘the First Respondent’). She booked shifts directly with the First Respondent, and was paid on a shift by shift basis. …
How to boost loyalty with contractors and temporary workers
Written by Boostworks Your people are at the heart of what you do and they’re the driving force behind your business’ success. That’s why developing strong relationships and increasing engagement and loyalty with your contingent workers is so important. By supporting and connecting with your contractors and temporary workers you can boost loyalty, and…
National Minimum Wage – DBT names and shames over 500 employers
Written by Brabners LLP This month, over 500 employers have been named by the government for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage (NMW). Following an investigation by HMRC, it was revealed by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) that a total of 524 business had failed to pay NMW. The total amount…
Government Publishes Updated Draft Code of Practice on ‘Fire and Rehire’
Written by JMW Solicitors LLP The Government has published an updated draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement, more commonly known as ‘Fire and Rehire’. The Code was initially drafted by the Government back in January 2023, however, following a public consultation, some small changes have been made. What is ‘Fire and Rehire’? The…
Cyber risks in a world of AI
Written by David Fleming, Chief Technology Officer at Mitigo AI is a hot topic. Many businesses in the professional employment services sector are already using AI or exploring its potential to revolutionise the way they deliver their services. But it’s not all good news. Cybercriminals are also interested in the benefits of AI and…
Predictable hours for agency workers? Implications of the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 on the temporary labour market
Written by Brabners LLP Background The government published The Good Work Plan in 2018 and set out its intention to introduce legislation to allow all workers to have the right to request more predictable and stable terms and conditions after they had accrued 26 weeks’ service. This was expanded on in 2019 with the…
ICO Launches Consultations on Draft Guidance regarding Data Protection Practices for Employers and Recruiters
Written by JMW Solicitors LLP The Information Commissioner’s Office (‘ICO’) has launched consultations following its publication of two sets of draft guidance on data protection compliance for employers and recruiters. The guidance is aimed at assisting employers and recruiters in understanding their obligations under data protection law, specifically UK GDPR and the Data Protection…
Are Training Courses an Allowable Expense?
Written by Dolan Accountancy for FCSA. One of the greatest benefits of contracting is the fact that you are able to claim back on expenses made for the running of your business – but, are training courses an allowable expense? Here, we explain the rules when it comes to claiming for training courses. But first,…
Civil penalties for employing illegal workers
Written by JMW solicitors LLP Employers in the UK are under a strict duty to prevent illegal working by carrying out the appropriate checks, and there are hefty fines for not complying with their obligations in this respect. Whilst most employers will be aware of ‘right to work’ checks, they are also obliged to…