The government has further extended the temporary COVID-19 adjusted right to work checks process, with the result that the end date for this process has been deferred to 5 April 2022. It had been due to end on 31 August 2021. Under the process, right to work checks can be carried out by employers over

Many firms have considered and decided to specialise in niche markets. A common speciality is working with contractors affected by IR35. Unfortunately, this is a risky option as a simple change in legislation can sweep away the need to the specialist services offered. In extreme cases, this could result in the virtual loss of an

You can apply for a National Insurance number if you live in the UK and have the right to work in the UK. You must also be looking for work or have an offer to start work in the UK. If you have already started working you can still apply. Make sure you’re eligible before

Section 248 of the Companies Act 2006 says: Every company must cause minutes of all proceedings at meetings of its directors to be recorded. The records must be kept for at least ten years from the date of the meeting. If a company fails to comply with this section, an offence is committed by every

The NHS Test and Trace in the workplace guidance has been updated to reflect the changes to the self-isolation rules in England that took effect from 16 August 2021. From that date, individuals do not need to self-isolate if they have been officially notified by NHS Test and Trace that they have had close contact

Low impact but high frequency solutions may be as useful as high impact, low frequency interventions. Clients may perceive that saving £200 a month will not have much, immediate impact on their cash flow as a one-off saving of £2,400, and yet the annual effect on cash flow is the same. Also, it is more

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is calling for views on data protection and employment practices to help shape its upcoming guidance products. The ICO has previously published detailed employment practices guidance, including the Employment Practices Code, supplementary guidance and the quick guide, but it has not been updated since the UK GDPR and the Data

“Don’t hide your light under a bushel.” This well-known saying may have religious roots, don’t hide your faith, but it has universal application. Literally, why hide an illuminating fact or resource when its application will be of use to others? In a professional service context, accountants may have produced and delivered an outstanding piece of

Much has been written about the psychology of managing an email Inbox. It would seem that we fall into two opposing camps: A bulging Inbox is a badge of honour, or An empty Inbox is a well-managed resource. And clearly, there are various grey areas in between these extremes. Cast your mind back, if you

Many employers have concerns about dismissing an employee. There are important basic rules to consider. It is also necessary that employers are aware of the reasons that can be used to dismiss an employee and that a proper procedure for doing so is followed. There are different types of dismissal: Fair dismissal. An employer must have