We previously published an article highlighting the Government’s proposals to introduce requirements for large employers with 250 or more employees to create voluntary action plans that show how they reduce gender pay gap and support employees experiencing menopause. This voluntary proposal was ahead of the mandatory timeline which will take effect from April 2027. At […]
Read articleMonthly paid employees can still need an average holiday pay calculation. The key question is not how often they are paid, but whether their pay is fixed or includes variable elements such as overtime, commission, allowances, or shift payments. Under the Working Time Regulations 1998, regulation 16 says: “A worker is entitled to be paid […]
Read articleChancellor Rachael Reeves recently announced that there is to be a review of the Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP) rates, “ahead of a future budget”, as expected this was welcomed by many but a more definite or earlier time frame would have been more beneficial given this is something that many employers and motoring industry […]
Read articleFor payroll professionals, the key message for the 2026/27 tax year is this: from 6 April 2026, the rules are more flexible for fathers and partners using Paternity Leave alongside Shared Parental Leave, while the statutory weekly pay rate has increased. The government has also confirmed that Paternity Leave is now a day one right […]
Read articleWe previously advised on the Chancellors’ intention to ensure all young people who have been on Universal Credits for 18 months or longer will be offered a guaranteed paid work placement. Those who do not take up the offer could face losing their benefits. This comes amidst growing concerns on how to tackle youth unemployment […]
Read articleThe Employment Bill set out plans to improve gender equality in the workplace, by extending reporting requirements for large employers. Following Royal Assent of the Employment Rights Bill, on 18 December 2025, The Employment Rights Act 2025 will bring forward requirements for employers with 250 or more employees will have the option to produce and […]
Read articleFrom 6 April 2026, the UK is introducing significant updates to family-friendly employment rights under the Employment Rights Act. These reforms remove long-standing qualifying service periods for certain types of leave, making it easier for new parents—especially fathers and partners—to access time off when welcoming a child. The headline change: employees can now give notice […]
Read articleAvoiding Tax Traps: A Warning for Agency Workers and Contractors Moving Between Umbrella Companies If you’re an agency worker or contractor operating through an umbrella company, it’s vital to be aware of the risks of becoming involved often unknowingly in tax avoidance schemes. HMRC has issued warnings about certain umbrella companies that promote these schemes, […]
Read articleUK tackles “gagging” NDAs in landmark workers’ rights reform What’s happening?The UK government has introduced amendments to the Employment Rights Bill that would ban the use of NDAs (non-disclosure agreements) designed to silence victims of workplace harassment or discrimination, including sexual harassment. Any confidentiality clause in a settlement that aims to stifle such disclosures would […]
Read articleThe Chancellor set out plans in the 2025 Budget to introduce a mileage levy on owners of electric and plug-in hybrid electric cars (PHEV), by charging a 3p per mile for drivers of electric cars and rate of 1.5p per mile for PHEVs. Whilst drivers of petrol and diesel cars pay tax on how much […]
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