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6 Steps to get your business ready for the new IR35 rules
IR35 was introduced by HMRC to allow it to collect additional payments of income tax and National Insurance....
A warning to employers to carry out regular equality training…
Under the Equality Act 2010 it is possible for employers to defend a claim resulting from the unlawful discriminatory actions of an employee if it can show that it took all reasonable steps to prevent those actions…
COVID-19 UPDATE: Furlough leave for unwell employees and those with childcare responsibilities
We have been receiving various questions about whether it is possible to be furloughed if unwell with Covid-19 or having to be at home to look after children who cannot attend schools that are closed under the current lock down rules.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
This year has been a challenging year for so many and we have been grateful to have been able to work with...
COVID-19 UPDATE: An end to claiming furlough for employee notice periods
Further guidance about the extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has now clarified the position...
COVID-19 UPDATE: New guidance regarding extended furlough arrangements
So we now have the Government’s furlough scheme, formally known as the extended Coronavirus Job Retention...
COUNTDOWN TO BREXIT: Right to work checks and the new immigration system… be “Brexit Ready”
As an employer you will be aware of the requirement to carry out right to work checks before you employ...
We are delighted to welcome Jennifer Nicol to the JMA Team
We are delighted to welcome Jennifer Nicol to the JMA team. Jennifer is a highly rated employment lawyer...
COVID -19 UPDATE: More generous Job Support Scheme announced
NOTE: The job support scheme has now been postponed and furlough arrangements extended as of 31 October...
