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Steve Foster Opinion Column - Part 1
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In this section on transform-hr.com, Business Consultancy Manager Steve Foster discusses the role of HR in business transformation. In part one of the discussion, he looks at the current role and impact of HR.
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Legal Eagle
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Legal Eagle is our summary of upcoming legislation which will impact your business. In order for you to remain informed, Legal Eagle will summarise the legislation to help keep you a step ahead.
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Dismissals - Employee Rights after one year's service
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If an employee has achieved one year’s continuous service, they are eligible under the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 1996 to bring a claim for unfair dismissal if they believe that their treatment has been unfair.
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‘To Outsource or Not to Outsource. That is the Question?'
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Choosing to outsource a core business process is a complicated but important decision for any business. The first hurdle or barrier for many companies is the realisation that changes need to be made in their current service requirements. For many, the decision to remain competitive and reduce costs drives the initial research. Alternative approaches, such as hiring or transferring staff, can provide temporary solutions, but the need to have experienced staff and experts means outsourcing is a growing trend.
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Flexible Benefits: HR Headache or Heavenly Idea?
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The idea of one benefits model for all should not really exist. Employees have widely differing benefits needs. So why don’t all employers offer a choice of benefits to their employees? Because in the past flexible benefits have meant a lot of hard work and unnecessary administration. New technology means companies can revisit the concept.
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Finding Harmony in Pay
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Across all sectors, whether manufacturing, engineering or business services, the drive to harmonise pay is growing. Sometimes this approach is necessary to emphasise that workers are part of the same organisation and are sharing the same goals. Sometimes this is a response to legislation.
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e-Recruitment: Is it Delivering?
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UK organisations are increasingly turning to e-recruitment as a way of attracting, managing and communicating with potential employees. e-Recruitment can improve corporate image and profile and reduce costs and administration. But whilst it offers better tools for recruitment teams, it is not without its challenges.
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Government Toughens Up National Minimum Wage Law
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The DTI has announced new regulations to toughen up the enforcement of the National Minimum Wage (NMW). The new rules that came into force on 8th July 2003 will ensure that workers can claim arrears for past as well as current employment.
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Deficiency Notices
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The first tranche of letters under a pilot scheme has been sent out to approximately 5000 people informing them about the gaps in their National Insurance Contributions between 6th April 1996 and 5th April 2002. These are the famous Deficiency Notices that were widely covered in the press earlier this year when it was revealed that they had not been issued since 1996 because of problems with NIRS2.
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New Plans to Force Employers to Consult with Employees
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Earlier this year, the DTI announced the Government plans for improved information and consultation in the workplace. The Government has agreed a framework for implementing a European Directive on employment law with both the CBI and TUC.
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Of Outsourcing
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This series will be a regular feature that provides top tips and advice on how to approach a business issue in the most effective way.
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CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition
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The CIPD annual conference and exhibition will be taking place on the 22 – 24 October in Harrogate .
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CIPD carries out survey on Training and Development needs in the UK
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In a recent survey carried out by the CIPD, it was revealed that over 40% of managers feel they need more training, but that time pressure and other constraints hindered this occurring. The survey is conducted annually, using 500 managers from a variety of sectors and shows the changing requirements and understanding of training and management needs.
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Training is Not Enough to Fulfill Employee Development Needs states CIPD
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In order to increase productivity and improve the motivation of employees, firms need to understand that developing staff means more than just sending them on training courses.
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Steve Foster Opinion Column - Part 2
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In the first article in this series (Oct 2003), we looked at some of the pressures on the HR function and the drivers for transformation. We now turn our attention to ways in which this transformation can be achieved. Our starting point is to define a vision for the HR function; for ease, we will use the model defined by David Ulrich, perhaps the best known management guru in the HR world, who identified four key roles for HR.
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12 Days ‘Til Xmas
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We are coming up to that time of year again when most people will be attending a Christmas function of some description either in the office, at an organised event or even just down at the local pub but beware, high Christmas spirit can cause problems for employers and land you in trouble if you don’t take steps to prevent it.
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Legal Eagle
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Forthcoming legislation that could affect you and your company.
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Entry Clearance for Work Permit Holders
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From 13 November 2003 changes to the Immigration rules will be phased in over two years. The new rules have been brought into force to minimise the abuse of the immigration and work permits scheme and to reduce the chances for forgery.
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Employment Equality Regulations 2003
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There are two new sets of regulations outlawing discrimination in all aspects of employment and vocational training on the grounds of religion or belief and sexual orientation.
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Is Self-Service a Viable Model for HR Departments?
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Self-Service is set to transform how employees deal with their personal administration at work. It is beginning to develop in the same way that online banking has changed people’s relationships with banks. Both approaches have led to significant financial gain for organisations involved and changes to everyday tasks that provide more convenience and control for people in general.
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The Big Internet Recruitment Question – Maire Kerr
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Are impressive websites and online application forms any good? Do they find the right people more quickly and cheaply? The latest study by the Institute for Employment Studies suggests that getting the most out of an Internet-based system requires considerable commitment, both financially and culturally.
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Monitoring Progress Towards Pay Equality N
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This research report was conducted for the Equal Opportunities Commission. The report examines the extent of gender equality in the pay structures and practices of larger organisations. It focuses in particular on equal pay review.
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Effective Rehabilitation after Work-Related Stress
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Work related stress is a perennial concern for employers and employees. Health and Safety Executive (HSE) figures show that over the last six years figures have almost doubled. Stress accounted for 13.4 million work days lost each year, and over half a million people said they were affected by stress at work.
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Monitoring Progress Towards Pay Equality
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This research report was conducted for the Equal Opportunities Commission. The report examines the extent of gender equality in the pay structures and practices of larger organisations, and it focuses in particular on equal pay review.
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Is ECOS the answer to the company car dilemma?
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The company car is a prominent feature of the executive reward package. The 2003 Company Car Survey conducted by Monks Partnership indicates that a car features in the reward package of the majority of senior managers, regardless of the size and type of company.
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Pensions for “inpats”
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When you are looking at individuals being assigned to the UK, one key concern may involve what will happen to their pension plan participation during the assignment and how this will affect their tax position in the home and hosted countries.
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Of Introducing e-HR
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This series is a regular feature that provides top tips and advice on how to approach a business issue in the most effective way.
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CIPD welcomes Government Taskforce Report on Human Capital
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The CIPD welcomes the government to endorse the recommendations set out in the Accounting for People report. The CIPD would favour the government to follow the recommendations for companies to report on their approach to human capital management. However, it should not adopt a prescriptive set of measures but be a flexible and evolutionary approach based on “general principles to guide decisions”.
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Survey reveals HR function is changing shape: from fire-fighter to strategic
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A survey of 1,180 HR professionals shows that the HR function is changing. The survey presents a picture of a function with a clear sense of direction, confident of its role and committed to demonstrating its contribution to the business. It is clear the number of HR professionals is growing and its shape is changing.
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Steve Foster Opinion Column - Part 3
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In previous issues we have examined the contribution that technology can make to reducing HR costs and improving efficiencies. Our conclusion was that technology can add tremendous value to the HR function by streamlining administration processes, generating operational savings such as reduced headcount and delivering substantial improvements in service quality. However, there are also several strategic benefits arising from the use of technology. In this edition, we will focus on how technology can support a transition to a more strategic HR function.
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New Year Recruitment by Michelle Guina
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For many employers December is a quiet time for recruitment, potential candidates are not applying for roles and it can be difficult to recruit. January sees people making New Year resolutions for all sorts of reasons and this may include finding a new job so now may be the best time to start recruiting again.
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10 Steps to Preventing Stress in the Workplace
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Managing sickness absence is always difficult for managers. Arranging cover for absent employees, ensuring that the work continues to be done and keeping up morale in the office when the pressure is on is hard enough but how do you cope when the absence is down to stress? Would you recognise the signs of stress and if so, how would you tackle it? What if the stress was caused by the working environment or culture of the company?
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Legal Eagle
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Here is a summary of forthcoming legislation that could affect you and your company.
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Flexible Benefits: adopting the model
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Recent interest in flexible benefits, which allows employees to create their own benefits packages and advances technology offers to implement them, has encouraged organisations to view it as an appropriate method to retain, attract and motivate their best employees. The flexible benefits model continues to be adopted by UK employers to strengthen their employment packages for employees.
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Flexible Benefits: the challenges
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The benefits of flexible benefits (‘flex’ schemes) are well documented and have been trumpeted by HR and financial specialists for the last few years.
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Flexible Working Reveal Gender Differences
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The government’s latest Labour Force Survey has been analysed by the Institute for Employment Studies to reveal home-based teleworking is popular by mothers. Teleworking brings greater flexibility for parents of young children. Yet, this way of working is shunned by fathers.
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Progressing Pay Equality
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In a recent study, research was carried out to examine the extent of gender equality in pay structures and practices of larger organisations. One of the key priority issues for the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) over the past couple of years has been equal pay. Campaigns such as Valuing Women and Just Pay and Equal Pay Kits have been developed as part of the Equal Pay Task Force recommendations. The EOC commissioned the Institute for Employment Studies to re-examine organisational pay structures using 251 medium and large-sized companies of 100 or more staff.
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Teleworkers: Expenses and benefits for employees
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Increasing numbers of employees are working wholly or partly at home. Around one million employees work mainly at home. The number of employees working at home is increasing by around 13 per cent a year.
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Clearing the fog around statutory payments
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Both the introduction of statutory adoption pay (SAP) and statutory paternity pay (SPP) and the implementation of changes to statutory maternity pay (SMP) have made payroll procedures much more complicated.
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Flexible Benefits
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This series is a regular feature that provides top tips and advice on how to approach a business issue in the most effective way.
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CIPD survey shows lowest rate of labour turnover in four years
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A recent CIPD Turnover survey shows that labour turnover for all employees stands at 16.1% in 2002.
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CIPD report underlines challenges and opportunities for employers on employee information and consultation
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People management experts at the CIPD have launched a case-study based report aimed at helping HR professionals ensure that their organisations comply with regulations implementing the EC Information and Consultation Directive.
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Steve Foster Opinion Column - Part 5
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KPIs and ACCOUNTING FOR PEOPLE
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Immigration (Restrictions on Employment) Order 2004
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The Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 came into force on 27th January 1997 making it a criminal offence for any employer to employ someone whose immigration status prevents them from working in the United Kingdom (UK).
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Legal Eagle
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Legal Eagle is our summary of upcoming legislation which will impact your business. In order for you to remain informed, Legal Eagle will summarise the legislation to help keep you a step ahead.
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Key performance indicators: helping HR grow busine
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When senior management teams consider the core strengths of the organisation, they often focus on manufacturing, sales, distribution and/or customer service.
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Monitoring the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
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This article looks at the findings of the research study undertaken by the Institute for Employment Studies on behalf of the Disability Rights Commission in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions and the Equality Commission.
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Managers as Developers of Others
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This article is based on IES research which observed the characteristics, methods and support used by managers to help the development of their employees.
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Appealing against electronic payment default notices & Class 1a date
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The first deadline for mandatory epayment of monthly remittances to the Revenue is just around the corner for large employers i.e. those with over 250 employees in a single PAYE scheme.
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Refunds of Class 3 National Insurance contribution
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Between April and September this year the Inland Revenue will be making repayments of part of the voluntary Class 3 contributions that have been paid for the tax years 1996-97- 2001-02.
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of Key Performance Indicators
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This series is a regular feature that provides top tips and advice on how to approach a business issue in the most effective way.
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Government should extend flexible working rights to all
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The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, one of the UK's leading research organisations on work-life balance issues, urges the Government to consider extending the right to all workers when it reviews the legislation three years after its introduction.
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Budgeting for Training
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The findings of the CIPD's Training and Development 2004 survey reveal 2003 was a better year for training managers in the private sector than in the public sector.
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Steve Foster Opinion Column - Part 6
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Transforming HR: Getting the timing right
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Statutory Maternity Pay Calculations
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A pregnant employee is entitled to up to 26 weeks leave, known as Ordinary Maternity Leave (OML), regardless of the length of service.
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Changes to the National Minimum Wage (NMW)
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From 1st October 2004 the main Adult Rate of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) will increase from £4.50 per hour to £4.85 per hour.
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Fair Piece Rates for Output and Home Workers
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From October 2004 employers will have to pay their output workers, or home workers, the national minimum wage for every hour they work or, in effect, "a fair piece rate".
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Legal Eagle
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Legal Eagle is our summary of upcoming legislation which will impact your business. In order for you to remain informed, Legal Eagle will summarise the legislation to help keep you a step ahead.
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Knowing what you want from your supplier
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Technology is changing the face of HR and that the wish list for the perfect supplier is growing. So what are the key criteria for choosing a supplier?
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Achieving buy-in.
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This series is a regular feature that provides top tips and advice on how to approach a business issue in the most effective way.
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Is HR getting the best out of IT?
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CIPD report that HR information systems are key to improving the efficiency of HR administration. But are the IT systems in UK businesses pulling their weight, and how can HR departments make the most of their investments?
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Steve Foster Opinion Column - Part 7
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As we have explored in previous editions, the Human Resources (HR) function is under a great deal of pressure to perform - internally, there is pressure from management to add value to the organisation and do 'more with less'.
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12 Days till Xmas
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We are coming up to that time of year again when most people will be attending a Christmas function of some description either in the office, at an organised event or even just down at the local pub but beware, high Christmas spirit can cause problems for employers and land you in trouble if you don't take steps to prevent it.
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Information and Consultations Rules
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The UK is implementing this directive through the ICE regulations.
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Employment Tribunal Changes
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On 1st October 2004 the Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2004 came into effect.
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Annual Employment Tribunal Compensation Increases
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As of 1 February 2005 the Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2004 has increased the limits on provisions that could be made to individuals in an Employment Tribunal.
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Legal Eagle
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Legal Eagle is our summary of upcoming legislation which will impact your business. In order for you to remain informed, Legal Eagle will summarise the legislation to help keep you a step ahead.
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Compulsory Systems for Resolving Disput
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The Employment Act 2002 introduces a new compulsory system for resolving disputes in the workplace.
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The arguments for HR Outsourcing
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The traditional reason companies outsourced HR was to reduce costs - either avoidance of the set-up costs for a new HR department or reducing the cost of an internal department. Now, the drivers are more sophisticated and the benefits are more substantial.
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Debt Arrangement Schemes are Unlucky Thirteen for Employers
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On the 30th November new regulations came into effect in Scotland that introduce a new type of pseudo court order.
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Local Income to be Introduced in Scotland
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On 11 November 2004, a Bill was introduced for an Act of the Scottish Parliament to abolish council tax.
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Alabaster ruling now set in stone
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From April 2005 a woman will be entitled to have her average earnings for SMP.
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Steve Foster Opinion Column - Part 8
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Organisations can sometimes feel that they have not achieved the planned benefits from their investment in technology. While it is easy to point the finger at technology, more often than not, it is not software which is the problem but the way in which it has been implemented.
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Age Discrimination - 2006
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On the 1st October 2006 the UK will see the implementation of one of the most significant pieces of anti-discrimination legislation...
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European Works Councils
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The EU Directive on European Works Councils is probably the most important legislative initiative.
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Legal Eagle
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Redundancy Consultation
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Consultation in general is a mechanism for providing employees with information and a voice on key matters that affect their employment.
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Changes in Government Statutory Allowances
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From April 2005 the standard rates of Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP) and Statutory Adoption Pay (SAP) have been increased and the new rates will be...
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Alabaster Rules
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Confusion on effective dates.
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Childcare Tax Relief
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Remember that to qualify for the new Childcare tax/NICs relief childcare must be registered or approved.
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Phasing out of Payment Via Employers of Working Tax
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Following the announcement in the Budget on phasing out of Payment Via Employer of Working Tax Credit from November 2005, we now have more details of how this will happen in practical terms.
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Financial Loss for Jury Service
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There are new rates for financial loss paid to employees for undertaking jury service.
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Fines Attachment of Earnings
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No software spec to be provided.
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Phasing out of Payment Via Employers of Working Tax
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Following the announcement in the Budget on phasing out of Payment Via Employer of Working Tax Credit from November 2005, we now have more details of how this will happen in practical terms.
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Regulatory Burdens
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Much was made in the Chancellor's Budget speech of plans to reduce administrative and regulatory burdens.
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Steve Foster Opinion Column - Part 9
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If you enter the term 'Human Capital Management' (HCM) into any internet search engine, you will get over 20 million hits on this subject. In the last few years, HCM has moved from an obscure economics term into mainstream management language, to the point where some HR functions are now re-naming themselves as the 'Department of Human Capital Management' (for example, NASA).
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Terror Attacks - The HR Response
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Following the terror attacks in London on 7 July HR, Professionals have had to step up the emphasis on Health and Safety and Security issues in the workplace.
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Legal Eagle
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Home Computing Initiatives
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Home Computing Initiative schemes (HCI) have rapidly become one of the largest growing employee benefits.
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Bullying and Harassment
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From a practical perspective, it is those making a complaint who usually defines what they mean by bullying.
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90% of large employers comply with online filing
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In the latest Notes for Software Developers published in July, HMRC confirmed that 935,000 returns for 2004/5 were filed online, with over 90% of the 11,000 large schemes who were required to file online having done so.
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The Surcharge notices cometh
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Let's not forget that e-payment is at the end of its first year too. HMRC announced in July that the issue of default surcharge notices to large employers (250+ employees) who paid their monthly PAYE/NIC payments late or not in full more than twice in tax year 2004-05 had begun.
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Steve Foster Opinion Column - Part 10
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In the previous edition of TransformHR, we looked at Human Capital Management (HCM) and how organisations are recognising the unique contribution that people make to organisational success.
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Safety First
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The world certainly is the oyster for many a business traveller - travelling to the far corners of the globe in the crusade to take over the world!
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Legal Eagle
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Here is a summary of forthcoming legislation that could affect you and your company.
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Reminder - Changes to the National Minimum Wage
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From 1st October 2005 the main Adult Rate of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) will increase from £4.85 per hour to £5.05 per hour.
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Work Permits and Entry Visas - Ensuring Compliance
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As a result of the ever increasing population of foreign neighbours that wish to work in the UK, are you aware of who will require a work permit or entry visa?
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Casual Workers
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The use of casual workers has become increasingly popular.
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Single White Female?
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A recent high profile case demonstrates the importance of all staff understanding and adopting non-discriminatory behaviour.
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Waiver for Euro IV diesel cars
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Over the last month we have heard from members who are concerned about advice that they have been given by HMRC contact centres.
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Changes expected in 2006
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Legislative changes in the pipeline for April 2006.
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Coming soon ... the Statutory Code of Practice on Racial Equality in Employment.
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In April 2006, the Code of Practice for Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the Promotion of Equality of Opportunity in Employment will be replaced by the Statutory Code of Practice on Racial Equality in Employment.
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Legal Eagle
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Here is a summary of forthcoming legislation that could affect you and your company.
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Age Discrimination in Employment
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The new age discrimination law is scheduled to be implemented on 1 October 2006.
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Licensing law impacts on employers
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On the 24th November 2005, the new licensing laws came into effect to allow pubs and clubs to open 24-hours and alcohol to be served around the clock. Over three quarters of the licensed establishments in England and Wales applied for the extended opening hours.
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Childcare Vouchers
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On the 6th April 2005 the Government introduced new tax and National Insurance (NI) savings for employers and employees when childcare vouchers are purchased through the Company's payroll, known as "Salary Sacrifice".
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Introduction of rights in the workplace for same sex couples
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On 5 December 2005 the Civil Partnership Act came into force allowing same-sex couples in the UK to legally register their relationship.
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Pre-Budget Report(PBR) - December 2005
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Ok so what was in the PBR, all 264 pages, that really is of interest for us (that is not saying that it wasn't all a gripping read of course!)
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Sorting out the bullies . . .
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Bullying appears to be a daily news occurrence: the UK appears to have a serious problem in schools ranging from low level name calling to physical attacks and even death threats. Recent events have confirmed bullies attacking victims armed with scissors and pencil sharpener blades.
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Coming soon... Age Discrimination Legislation
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Further to the article which appeared in the last edition of transform-hr.com on the subject of Age Discrimination, and as October 1st 2006 fast approaches, there are many areas that need to be reviewed now in order to be fully prepared to implement the new Age Discrimination legislation.
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Legal Eagle
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Here is a summary of forthcoming legislation that could affect you and your company.
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Bonus Payments during Maternity Leave
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The question of whether you have to award bonus payments to employees who are on maternity leave is a complex and grey area.
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The Gender Pay Gap
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It has recently been reported that the pay gap between men and women's earnings still rages on.
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Smoking in the Workplace
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Smoking will be banned from enclosed public places, such as workplaces, in Scotland with effect from 26 March 2006.
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What constitutes a grievance
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The Employment Act 2002 (Dispute Resolution) Regulations 2004 came into force on 1st October 2004 introducing statutory grievance procedures for employees to follow.
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VAT Recovery - fuel purchased by employees
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Following a challenge by the European Courts on the treatment and VAT recovery by employers on fuel purchased by their employees, new secondary legislation has been introduced, specifically by repealing the Value Added Tax (Input Tax) (Person Supplied) Order 1991 and replacing it with a new Order to be known as the Value Added Tax (Input Tax) (Road Fuel Purchased By Employees) (Order) 2005.
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Launch of Employment Status Indicator tool
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The ESI tool which can be used in working out the employment status of individuals or groups of workers has now been launched and is now available for use via the above link.
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Scottish Arrestment tables
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Amended Scottish arrestment tables are likely to come into force on 6th April 2006.
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HMRC - Employers Bulletin Issue 22 February 2006
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The latest Employers Bulletin has been published; it has been redesigned based on the findings in a recent HMRC employer survey, where employer's comments were obtained with an aim at improving the bulletin.
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Ethnic Monitoring for Schools
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The benefits that diversity can bring are widely documented, but so too are the problems that trying to achieve a truly diverse workforce brings along the way.
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Forgive and Forget?
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Recent recruitment 'faux pas' have led Ruth Kelly, Education Secretary, to revisit and revise the way staff are recruited into schools.
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Steve Foster Opinion Column
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Creating a 20-20 Vision for your e-HR system.
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The Training Cycle
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It is that time of year again when budgets are being reviewed and agreed and the annual appraisals are taking/have taken place.
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Managing Absence in the Workplace
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Any efforts to reduce absence levels are doomed for failure if people are not treated fairly and a consistent approach applied.
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Coming soon... Age Discrimination Legislation
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Following the article on Age Discrimination which appeared in the last edition of transform-hr.com, the government has made an announcement in respect of statutory redundancy payments - and the use of the variable multiplier for calculating payments - following implementation of age legislation on 1st October 2006.
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Do any of your employees have caring responsibilit
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Draft regulations are in place on the forthcoming Flexible Working (Eligibility, Complaints and Remedies) (Amendment) Regulations, which will give employees who have caring responsibilities for adults, the right to request flexible working.
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Proposed increases in Family Friendly Legislation
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The current statutory pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave has just increased from £106.00 to £108.85 per week with effect from April 2006.
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Legal Eagle
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Here is a summary of forthcoming legislation that could affect you and your company.
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PAYE and NICs alignment
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The Chancellor announced in his budget speech, that a consultation will take place later in the year to consult on the complexities of National Insurance compared to the legislation surrounding income tax.
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Low Pay Commission report (LPC)
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The Chancellor has accepted the LPC report which can be found on the above website address.
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Bank holidays
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Although the LPC has made reference to the possible extension to statutory leave entitlement to include bank holidays (8) to the existing 20 days leave, the Government has not announced an implementation date or indicated whether it will be staged.
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Computer Schemes
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In the main body of the budget report is one small paragraph that was not expected, in respect of computers on loan to employees.
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Mobile phones
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The budget report also states that the tax exemption on mobile phones is also refocused to deliver on the objectives, by only allowing one mobile phone available for private use tax-free per employee.
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Company Car tax
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The minimum charge rate for calculating benefit in kind for company cars will be reduced from 140g per kilometre to 135g per kilometre from 2008- 09.
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VDU users, eye tests and glasses
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Currently employers are required by law to provide, or meet the cost of, eyecare tests and/or corrective glasses for VDU use for their employees.
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Lord Carter report
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There were no real surprises here. Lord Carter has recommended that all UK businesses that are 'IT literate' should be corresponding with HMRC electronically by 2012.
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How HMRC is working to make life easier for business
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In 2005 a consultation was launched which set out the vision of the service that HMRC aspired to provide for small businesses and sought their views on how best to capture the benefits, of the merger with Customs and Excise, to reduce the administrative burdens posed by the tax system.
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Getting it wrong…the new laws against ageism
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On 1 October 2006, legislation outlawing age discrimination will come into force in the UK.
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Fixed Term Contracts
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The use of fixed term contracts is fairly common practice, allowing schools to meet staffing needs when flexibility is required.
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Steve Foster Opinion Column
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Human Capital Technology: The next generation of e-HR.
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Legal Eagle
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Here is a summary of forthcoming legislation that could affect you and your company.
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Rolled-up holiday pay is now deemed unlawful
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A recent ruling from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in the case of Robinson-Steele v R D Retail Services Limited has meant that under the Working Time Directive, the use of rolled-up holiday pay is now unlawful.
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The Importance of an Induction
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When we get a new addition to the family, many an hour is invested to ensure they are welcome and looked after, yet when we have a new employee, this important ritual is sometimes forgotten.
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Facility to provide new employer registration details
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HMRC have undertaken a successful small pilot and as a result have made an online facility available for new employers and agents. This is so that they can provide new employer registration details on order to request a PAYE scheme to be opened.
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Annual Statements
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Every employer has a responsibility to submit annual returns which include details of any student loan deductions made from employees' salaries.
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HMRC - Employers annual return covering more than one ECON number
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IPPM members have reported problems when an employer has more than one Employer Contracted Out Number (ECON) number present HMRC have advised that a new scheme should be allocated for each one.
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Statutory holiday entitlement
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The DTI has published the following press release: The Government proposes to extend the current statutory holiday entitlement to reflect the number of permanent bank and public holidays.
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HMRC - Important amendments to the E14 (2006)
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Important amendments to the E14 (2006) - What to do if your employee is sick and E14 Supplement (2006) What to do if your employee is sick - Special cases.
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Forthcoming changes to statutory payments
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Following on from the article on 'Important amendments to the E14', HMRC have published some comprehensive information of how the new Age Discrimination Law due to come into affect on the 1st October 2006 is expected to affect Statutory Payments.
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Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups: Tough new measures
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A new Bill has recently been published that proposes major changes to the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.
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Whistleblowing
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In the case of Bolton School v Evans, it was found that while an employee is protected against detrimental treatment relating to a protected disclosure, it does not necessarily protect them against actions taken by them in relation to that disclosure.
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Age Discrimination - are you ready?
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Age Discrimination in the workplace will become unlawful on 1 October 2006 when the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 comes into force. It is recognised that with the introduction of this new piece of legislation, many employers may need to change their attitude towards employing older workers. Government research shows that discrimination currently takes place in the workplace because of age, and therefore this article aims to explain why a change in attitude is needed.
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Legals Eagle
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Here is a summary of forthcoming legislation that could affect you and your company.
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New Corporate Manslaughter Bill
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On 21st July 2006 the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill was introduced into Parliament to tighten up on the current laws regarding fatalities in the workplace.
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Barriers to e-HR
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Data Provisioning Service
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Karen Thomson, Head of Policy and Research attended a workshop consultation meeting recently with HMRC and other representative bodies to discuss the current DPS issues.
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The Maternity & Parental leave
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New regulations have been made and will come into force on 01 October 2006.
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HMRC - Developer notes 2007/2008
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Developers should note that the two documents 'Quality Standard' and 'Business Validation Rules' have been consolidated into one document for the 2007/2008 tax year.
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PAYE P38A Internet Recognition for 2006/07
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HMRC have advised developers that those wishing to gain P38A recognition for an Internet enabled software product may now forward the XML output for inspection.
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Employers Contracted out number
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ECONS Lobbying really does work!
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Booklet CWG2 (2006)
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HMRC have asked IPPM to make you aware of an amendment that needs to be made to the printed CWG2 (2006), paragraph 23, 'Trivial commutation payments relating to registered pension schemes'
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HMRC Car Benefit Calculator
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HMRC advise that they have discovered an error where the calculator is used to calculate the Car Benefit for Hybrid Electric.
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SSP and Short-term Agency Workers
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In a recent High Court judgement, HMRC v Thorn Baker Ltd, the Court found in favour of Thorn Baker who had not paid SSP to a fixed term temporary agency worker whose contract was less than 3 months.
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Age discrimination
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The new regulations protect employees from discrimination and harassment on the grounds of age. They also introduce a national default retirement age of 65.
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Fixed Term Contracts can now become permanent
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We are now at the four year point where, for the first time, fixed-term contracts can become permanent. This is set out in the Fixed-Term Employees (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2002 SI 2002/2034
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NI Table Letter C - Recording NI Thresholds
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We recently had an enquiry from one of our members querying the guidance on how to record the earnings thresholds on forms P11 and P14 for National Insurance when you are dealing with NI table letter C.
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HMRC
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The P & R team has been in close contact with HMRC regarding this subject. We are pleased to say that some useful information has been published on the HMRC site.
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Changes to Fire Safety Legislation
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New regulations have been made and will come into force on 01 October 2006.
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Steve Foster
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Employment Equality (Age) Discrimination Regulations 2006 - Questions and Answers
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1st October 2006 saw the introduction of the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations, this article answers a few of the most frequently asked questions on this topic.
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Sickness during the probationary period resulting from a mental health condition
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What happens when a new employee is absent from work for over 50% of their probationary period for a pre-existing mental illness that could constitute disability discrimination?
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Costs of Discrimination
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The recent EOR Compensation Guide tells us what tribunals are awarding for compensation in cases of discrimination – how does it add up?
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Introduction
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The two months since the last edition of transform-hr.com really have been exciting for our profession.
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National Minimum Wage
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New National Minimum Wage rates apply to reference periods commencing on or after 01 October 2006. As detailed below, as a result of the EU Ruling regarding equality on the grounds of Age, the Older Workers Development Rate is abolished together with the age limit on apprenticeship exemption. See the DTI Website for confirmation of the minimum rates that you should be applying.
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Work and Families Act
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Up to four hundred thousand mothers and families will benefit from the introduction of the first changes under the Government’s Work and Families Act, introduced from Sunday 01 October.
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Student Loan Borrowers 2004/2005
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This is included for information, as employers may receive queries from employees regarding the delay in updating SL statements due to the delay in processing some year end returns by HMRC.
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Write-off of Student Loans
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Changes were made to procedures regarding ex-students with a loan who moves overseas following their course of higher education.
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New CIS Update Bulletin
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HMRC advise that the bulletin, ‘Get Set for April 2007’, is being mailed to all registered contractors in the first week of September.
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New CIS – 6 Months to go
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HMRC have reminded us that New-CIS is only six months away and reminding contractors of the three big changes ahead.
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Form P46
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It has come to light that a number of payroll departments are still using the old style form P46.
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Age Discrimination
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In 1999, the European Commission established guidelines...
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Pay due Good Friday 06 April ‘07 (tax year 07/08)
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For the first time, and the last until 2012, the first day of the new tax year falls on a Bank Holiday.
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Schools
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The Northgate HR Advice Line and the Topic of Fixed-Term Contracts.
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Upcoming Events and Seminars
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Extension to Flexibility Provisions
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The introduction of the Work and Families Act 2006 will shortly provide extended benefits to carers.
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Age Discrimination for Pensions
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Effective on and from 1 December 2006 the anti-age discrimination regulations cover occupational pension schemes and employer contributions to personal pension plans.
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Returning to work after maternity leave
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This month we are focussing on the issue of 'how to handle an employee who returns to work after maternity leave'.
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Legal Eagle
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Here is a summary of forthcoming legislation that could affect you and your company.
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Bullying in the Workplace
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When we hear of cases of bullying within schools, we immediately think that this is something that affects just the pupils of our schools....
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Qualified Teacher Status – Your Questions Answered
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Several calls to the HR Advice Line have raised concerns about the levels of knowledge regarding the Qualified Teacher Status scheme.
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Pre-Budget Report (PBR)
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On 06 December 2006, The Chancellor presented his 10th PBR, which he called his ‘latest’. It has been predicted that this will be his last.
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Good Friday 2007
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In the last issue, we reported that Good Friday falls on 06 April next year. For an employer intending to pay on this day (normally week 1 2007/2008), this raised issues, as the payment would have strictly been made in the 2006/2007 tax year.
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Deficiency Notices
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IPP members made us aware of the fact that Deficiency Notices were being issued to employees with claims by HMRC that there had been underpayments of National insurance for the tax year 2004/2005.
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Student Loans
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The IPP have been involved in consultations recently concerning the removal of the 42 day lead time on the Student Loan Start and Stop Notices (SL1 and SL2).
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Employer Talk 2007
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This is a free event organised for the benefit of employers and details are published here for your information.
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Expenses and Benefits 2007 (EXB Technical Pack)
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HMRC have updated the Expenses and Benefits Technical pack to include 2006/07 documentation at the contained link.
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Tell us what’s Happening Darling!
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Trade and Industry Secretary Alistair Darling represented the United Kingdom in Brussels in November to thrash out the wording of the Working Time Directive and to try and retain the 48-hour opt-out which is currently in place.
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Queen’s Speech 2006
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The Queen’s speech was delivered in November, and listed are some of the Bills that may have an impact on employers.
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Summary of Responses to the Pensions White Paper
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The Government has been consulting on the future of the UK pension system, the introduction of Personal Accounts, a higher State Pension Age coupled with a higher State Pension payment.
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Britain’s ‘Battle of the Ages’
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Ahead of the publication of the Pensions Bill, there was a warning that young workers risk growing up and facing a large deficit left by unfunded public sector schemes and the reality that they will get less than expected from the State of private sector schemes.
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Changes to Statutory Payments – Some Useful Sites
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The Department for Work and Pensions have released some useful links giving good advice and examples in relation to the changes to statutory payments, including Alabaster.
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Upcoming Exhibitions and Seminars
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View forthcoming events between January and March 2007.
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Impact on businesses for the new statutory holiday increases
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The Department of Trade and Industry has recently announced proposals to increase statutory holiday entitlement in the UK to 5.6 weeks (28 days)...
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Steve Foster on High Culture and the HRMS
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To a biologist, culture is something you might grow in a Petri dish; to a nutritionist, it’s something that’s important in yoghurt. To an HR systems business person, organisational culture can make or break your project.
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Statutory Changes to Family-Friendly Legislation Draws Closer - Are You Prepared?
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The implementation in October last year of the Work and Families Act 2006 will see an increase to the current statutory levels of maternity and adoption leave and pay for employees who are expecting their baby on or after 1st April 2007...
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Personal Pension Accounts – Update
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On 12 December 2006 the Government, via the Department of Work & Pensions, published its recommendations.
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Legal Eagle
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Here is a summary of forthcoming legislation that could affect you and your company.
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Introduction
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01 July may seem a long way off, but once Easter is gone it will approach rapidly. The significance of the date is that’s when England will have to comply with the new smoke-free legislation.
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Advisory Fuel Rates
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The Advisory Fuel Rates were amended 01 February 2007.
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Company Vans
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This is just a quick reminder on the changes to the taxation of company vans.
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HMRC / Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
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The Work and Families Act provides the power to amend existing Regulations on minimum holiday entitlement.
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NI Guidance for Software Developers
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The Software Developers Notes 2003+ has been amended to reflect the new rates and bandings for 2007/2008.
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Council Tax Regulations
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Amended Council Tax Regulations have been laid which will affect Council Tax Attachment of Earnings Orders issued on or after 01 April 2007 in England and Wales.
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Data Provisioning Service (DPS)
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There have been problems with the HMRC’s Provisioning Service.
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Limits on Payments and Awards
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Payments are made to employees in certain circumstances e.g. redundancy, unfair dismissal etc.
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New CIS
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From 06 April 2007, the construction industry will have to work with a new way of recording and paying its subcontractors.
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Schools
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Performance Management: a time for empowerment? Only if you are prepared.
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Upcoming Exhibitions and Seminars
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View forthcoming events between March and May 2007.
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Dealing with Workplace Stress
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How significant is it that an employee who complains of workplace stress, and subsequently suffers a breakdown, failed to use the free external confidential counselling support and medical assistance offered by the company?
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Steve Foster
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Are you passionate enough for HR?
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Weblogs
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This article offers advice to employers on handling personal weblogs in the workplace.
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Do you Employ More than 100 Staff?
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From 6 April 2007, your consultation arrangements will need to comply with the Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations 2004.
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Are You Prepared for the Introduction of Smokefree Legislation?
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From 1 July 2007, virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces in England will become Smokefree...
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Legal Eagle
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Here is a summary of forthcoming legislation that could affect you and your company.
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Green light for Personal Accounts from House of Commons
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The Pensions Bill has passed through the House of Commons with support from both the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats. Next stop is the House of Lords...
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Ensuring your Employees have the Right to Work in the UK
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The prevention of illegal migrant working in the UK is currently governed by the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
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Carrying out appropriate record checks
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Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a criminal conviction becomes 'spent' in certain circumstances...
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Introduction
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How quickly time has flown since the last issue of Transform HR. Easter has been and gone which can only mean one thing; yes the end of one tax year and the start of another.
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HMRC - Booklet 480 Error
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HMRC have discovered an error at paragraph 13.7 of the 2007 edition of the 480 booklet.
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Installing the CD-ROM on Microsoft Vista
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Microsoft Vista was launched after sign off of the Pre Budget Employer CD-ROM 2007. On testing it was discovered that the CD-ROM will not auto install on Vista.
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Amendments to SSP1 in the Pipeline
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From recent attendance by Elaine Gibson at a Statutory Sick Pay review forum, P&R wish to bring to your attention that amendment/s are to be made to the current SSP1 form.
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IPP P11D Final Report
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The IPP carried out research with Members and other professional bodies at the end of last year regarding experiences of the P11D / P9D process.
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Flexible Working
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The Employment Act has already introduced rights for some employees with children to request flexible working. From April, this right is extended to cover carers in terms of hours, times and place of work.
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It Pays to File Online
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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding 1.7 million small employers to send their 2006-07 PAYE End of Year returns online to receive a £150 tax-free payment. Please visit the above link for further information.
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Revised Legislation Planner
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We have published a revised version of our Legislation Planner on the IPP website to include what’s new from the Budget Announcement.
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DWP
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A representative from the Better Regulation team recently spoke at our budget conference in London.
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Employment Status Indicator
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Message from HMRC:
This message is to make customers aware that a new release of ESI was implemented on Thursday 19th April 2007.
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AEO Handbook Hits the Shelves!
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As payroll professionals, we have many, many different Court Orders that we may have to operate against an employee’s pay.
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ACAS Launches New Information and Consultation Health Check
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ACAS, the employment relations service, recently launched a new tool for businesses to check how they currently share information and consult with their employees.
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Upcoming Exhibitions and Seminars
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View forthcoming events between May & July 07.
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Flexible working
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Extended families - The right to request flexible working hours has been extended to carers of adults.
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Measure for Measure
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Over the last few years, there has been a huge growth in interest in producing metrics as a way of raising the profile of people issues and to support the development of strategy.
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Employing migrant workers and working holidaymakers
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This article offers advice to employers on employing migrant workers and working holidaymakers.
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Legal Eagle
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Here is a summary of forthcoming legislation that could affect you and your company.
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Marketing Trivial Commutation
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From A Day (6 April 2006) benefits from registered pension schemes may be paid wholly as a lump sum.
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Unions’ threat of September strike action
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Unison, the NUT and PCS join forces in reaction to the Secretary of State ruling out a review of teachers' pay.
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Performance Management Policy for Schools
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The Education (School Teacher Performance Management)(England) Regulations 2006 come into force 1st September 2007.
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IPP Introduction
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Our deadlines should all have been met by now – year-end has been safely and accurately submitted and our expenses and benefits obligations are out of the way for another year.
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Smokefree UK
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The time has arrived and the deadlines of The Health Act 2006 are upon us.
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HMRC Employer Bulletin
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EmployerBulletin is published by HMRC three times a year and the April edition at HMRC Website contains important 'need-to-know' articles.
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HMRC Calculators
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Here is a link to add to your Favourites in Explorer. It details all of the calculator tolls which HMRC currently have on the Website.
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IPP P11D Reports
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At the start of the year, the IPP carried out research with Members and affiliated bodies regarding experiences of the P11D / P9D process.
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AMAP Consultation
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AMAPs are the rates that employers can use to reimburse users of their own cars who undertake business journeys.
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Holiday Entitlement
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In June, six million workers were promised up to eight days extra annual holiday entitlement when the Government published new regulations to boost the minimum holiday entitlement.
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Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill
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The IPP has discussed in its magazine PayrollProfessional the plans to phase out the Child Support Agency (CSA).
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Pensions News
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There will be major changes to both the payroll and pension professions when the Government introduces the National Pensions Savings Scheme (NPSS) in 2012.
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How to deal with an employee who goes off sick during the disciplinary process
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Sometimes, when you are managing a disciplinary process, the employee facing the allegations may unexpectedly take sickness absence...
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Think Process
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Providing feedback to unsuccessful applicants
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This article offers advice to employers on providing advice to unsuccessful job applicants
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Forthcoming Changes to the Working Time Regulations
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Nine years ago, a statutory right to 20 days paid holiday a year was introduced. On the surface, this appeared generous...
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Legal Eagle
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Here is a summary of forthcoming legislation that could affect you and your company.
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Webster Buchanan’s Human Capital Insider explores...
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Recruitment Outsourcing
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Flexible working
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Extended families - The right to request flexible working hours has been extended to carers of adults...
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Introduction to IPP News
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Just a quick reminder that National Payroll Week (NPW) this year is from 10 - 14 September...
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2006 / 2007 PAYE Tax-Free Payments
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HMRC have announced that, due to the large number of claims, it is taking longer than anticipated to deal with the £150 cheque incentive payments that are due to an employer with less than 50 employees who has filed online.
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Changes to Advisory Fuel Rates
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HMRC announced revised rates for their Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs).
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National Minimum Wage – October 2007
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The National Minimum Wage 1999 (Amendment) Regulations 2007 has clarified the new rates effective 01 October 2007.
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Attachment of Earnings Orders Handbook Update
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The online AEO Handbook has been updated with effect from July 2007 and is available on HM Courts Service Website as a pdf file.
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Boost for Women and Carers – Pensions Act 2007
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The Pensions Act 2007 received Royal Assent in July which will reform the State pension system and boost the entitlements of many, including women and carers.
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Court of Appeal – HMRC v Thorn Baker and Others
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In a Court of Appeal ruling on 27 June 2007, HMRC’s appeal against the original High Court ruling of 14 July 2006 was dismissed.
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HMRC Interest Rates
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HMRC have announced new rates of interest on taxes and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) which are paid late or overpaid.
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New Prime Minister, New Departments
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As a result of the Machinery of Government announcement, three new Departments were established by the new Prime Minister on 28 June 2007.
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Online Agent Authorisation – PAYE References Starting ‘0’
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There was an issue for providers acting as an agent and needing client authorisation to receive statutory notices for employers whose PAYE reference started with zero.
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Upcoming Exhibitions and Seminars
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View forthcoming events between September & November 07.
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Back to the future – the revival of the modern apprenticeship
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During the opening of the current term of Parliament, the Queen announced that draft legislation will be brought forward to reform apprenticeships...
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Start Making Sense
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As I’ve discussed several times in this column (at risk of labouring the point), I truly believe that HR systems projects are less about managing IT and more about managing change.
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Legal Eagle
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Here is a summary of forthcoming legislation that could affect you and your company.
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How to deal with the effects of alcohol misuse
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With the festive season upon us, the effects of alcohol misuse may become more apparent...
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Redundancy and the right to paid time off work
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This article helps to clarify when employers should allow employees paid time off work to look for suitable alternative employment in a redundancy situation.
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Can you apply a probationary period to an employee who is internally promoted?
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Did you know that probation periods are only ever useful for somebody who is new to an organisation?
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The Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006
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The Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006 is a further piece of discrimination legislation affecting the workplace.
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How Informed Are Your Staff?
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This article gives basic information, hints and tips on improving employee communication via a "Team Briefing" strategy.
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Schools suffer as they have to fund equal pay
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Children’s education is set to become the next victim of the equal pay......
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Introduction to IPP News
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Student Loan Start and Stop Notices (SL1 and SL2)
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At the start of December, HMRC alerted the profession about problems on forms SL1 and SL2.
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Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs)
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Following representations from the IPP and other professional bodies, HMRC consulted to simplify the way in which the AFRs are published.
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Queen's Speech
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On 06 November, the 2007 Queen’s speech was announced discussing part of the Government’s Legislative programme for the coming year.
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Amended Software Developer Notes – Series 11, Number 1
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HMRC has advised that some sections of text were missing from Annex B of the Payroll Software Developers Notes published on 26 September 2007.
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Payroll Software Developer Notes – Series 11, Number 2
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Information on Treatment Directive Judicial Review.
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Magnetic Media End of Year Specifications 2008/09
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Information on submission of tax and NI returns.
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PAYE Online for Employers
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The technical specifications for the EDI P11D, P11D(b) and P46(Car) 2007-2008 messages are now available.
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Payroll Test Data
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A new version has been published.
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The Income Tax (PAYE) (Amendment No. 4) Regulations 2007
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Information on changes to be made to forms P46, P45 and pensions notification.
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E85 Regulations
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The Statutory Instrument SI 2007 No. 3068 amends the Income Tax (Car Benefits) (Reduction of Value of Appropriate Percentage) Regulations 2001 (SI 2001/1123) (“the Car Benefits Regulations”).
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Medical Health Screening
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In July 2007, regulations were laid to exempt employer-provided health screening and medical check-ups from tax.
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2006-07 P11D(b) Interim Penalties for Outstanding Returns
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HMRC commenced the issue of penalties in respect of outstanding 2006-07 P11D(b) returns on Monday 12 November 2007.
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National Insurance Contributions Bill
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You should be aware of the changes in respect of National Insurance and the introduction of a new National Insurance threshold called the Upper Accrual Point (UAP).
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NICs Holiday Pay Scheme regulations laid
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The PBR announced that the exemption on NICs to Holiday Pay Schemes was coming to an end.
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NICs, Retirement Pension Forecasts and Advice for Those Abroad
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The following may be of use to employers where there are employees from the UK who work or live abroad or have done so.
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Additional Paternity Leave and Pay
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The Work and Families Act 2006 will entitle employed fathers to a new right of up to 26 weeks’ Additional Paternity Leave which may be paid if qualifying conditions are met (new acronyms APL and P).
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PAYE: 2006-07 Penalties for Outstanding PAYE Returns – Update
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HMRC are pleased to confirm that letters have now been sent to all employers who submitted the 2006-07 Employer Annual Return on time but who received an incorrect penalty notice.
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Statutory Maternity/Paternity Leave to 52 weeks
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Addition Paternity Leave may come into force in 2010.
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Statutory Payment Penalties
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HMRC are undergoing a review of Powers, Deterrents and Safeguards which aims to support employers who are compliant and penalise those seeking ‘advantage’ through non-compliance.
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Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay
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Information about amendments for Fixed Term Employees Regulations 2002.
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Illegal Working – Changes from 29 February 2008
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Information about new measures to be introduced on 29 February 2008.
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Flexible Working and Work-Life Balance
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Rights to be extended to Parents of Older Children
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Individual Rights and Responsibilities of employees
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A Guide for Employers and Employees
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TUC Calls for £6.00 National Minimum Wage
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TUC recommends increase in 2008.
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Pensions Tracing Service
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Policy and Research attended a recent National Insurance Services to the Pension Industry (NISPI) Conference and we have been asked to promote their Pensions Tracing Service (PTS).
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