All Tax and legislation articles – Page 5
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ArticleTribunal rules restaurant tips should be included in holiday pay
Pooled tips and service charges, also known as ‘tronc’ payments, should be included in holiday pay, according to a recent tribunal decision thought to be the first of its kind.
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OpinionLee McIntyre-Hamilton: Tax considerations for employers paying for employee medical checks
Earlier this year, it was announced that the government was proposing to ask employers to invest in vaccinations and medical check-ups for employees.
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ArticleContract cleaner loses Employment Appeal Tribunal race discrimination appeal
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has dismissed an appeal regarding a discrimination claim brought by a cleaner for the Ministry of Justice, deeming that it is not liable for the complaint because she was contracted out.
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OpinionChloe Leyland: What do employers and employees need to know about neonatal leave changes?
Triumphed as another reform by the Labour government in upgrading workers’ rights, it has introduced a right for workers to take time off work for neonatal care.
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ArticleConstruction workers win compensation claim against defunct employer
Twelve ex-employees of a construction firm have been awarded compensation after their employer – which fell into administration last year – did not hold a formal consultation process.
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ArticleFormer Capital City College employee was unfairly dismissed due to disability
A former member of staff at Capital City College has been found to have been unfairly dismissed due to her disability and received a payment as a result.
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OpinionAnita Vadgama: Impact of the right to switch off's removal from Employment Rights Bill
Many employers will breathe a sigh of relief that the right to switch off has been dropped from the Employment Rights Bill.
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ArticleMarks and Spencer unfairly dismissed pregnant bakery worker
An employment tribunal has ruled Marks and Spencer unfairly dismissed a bakery worker because of her pregnancy.
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OpinionEmma Gross: Employment law and domestic abuse: how can employers help?
Domestic abuse does not stay at home, it follows victims to work; affecting their safety, productivity, and mental wellbeing.
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ArticleGovernment launches independent menopause advisory group
The government has launched an independent menopause advisory group to support employers on how to help women stay in work.
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ArticleGovernment unveils plan to combine small pension pots as part of Pension Schemes Bill
The government has unveiled reforms to combine small pension pots as part of its Pension Schemes Bill.
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ArticleRecruiter who returned to empty office after maternity leave wins £25,000
A former recruiter has won £25,000 in compensation at an employment tribunal after she returned to an empty office following her maternity leave.
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ArticleSupreme Court rules legal definition of woman based on biological sex
The Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of a woman under the Equality Act 2010 is based on biological sex.
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ArticleGP practice manager failed to pay staff pension contributions into NHS scheme
A GP practice manager failed to pay more than £75,000 into the NHS Pension Scheme, despite deducting employee contributions.
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ArticleEmployee Benefits webinar: Building the business case for salary sacrifice and electric vehicles
Employee Benefits webinar, Building the business case for salary sacrifice and electric vehicles, sponsored by Tusker, is set to be broadcast live at 11.00am on Tuesday 29 April.
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OpinionPaul Harrison and Natasha Adom: Financial regulators roll back DEI proposals – a sign of things to come?
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have announced that they will not be taking forward plans to introduce a new framework to promote diversity and inclusion in the financial sector.
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ArticleApprentice with ADHD was fairly dismissed after lunch incident
An employment tribunal has ruled against a garage apprentice who said his ADHD caused him to be unfairly dismissed from his job after an employee had tampered with his lunch.
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OpinionKatie Rutter: How to support employees returning to work after an illness or accident
A work capability assessment can be incredibly helpful to demonstrate what an employee may or may not be capable of, as well as what adjustments may be required to facilitate the return to work.
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ArticleTribunal finds part-time lecturer was treated less favourably than full-time staff
An employment tribunal has found that a part-time lecturer at London-based Capital City College (CCC) was treated less favourably than full-time workers.
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OpinionLee McIntyre-Hamilton: Implications of NIC and minimum wage increases on salary sacrifice
There is no doubt about it; the upcoming rise in employer national insurance contributions, the national minimum wage, and the national living wage will lead to substantial employment cost increases for many employers.