The use of agency workers by UK companies is being questioned by MPs. As part of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee’s inquiry into
Employment status has been placed under intense scrutiny in recent months, leaving some employers wondering if they will end up with more obligations than they
Blog For employers, what is most attractive about using agency workers is that there are fewer obligations than when employing permanent staff. But is it
Volunteers are at the heart of most charities, but unfortunately, there’s always the odd bad apple. Most people at your charity will be a fantastic
More than 350 businesses have been named and shamed for not paying their staff the national minimum rates. This is the largest number of companies
April 2017 sees major changes coming into play for apprenticeships in England. Some of the previous winners of the hit BBC show The Apprentice may
HMRC investigators have exposed some of the strangest excuses used by employers not paying their staff according to National Minimum Wage rules. Reasons include that
Blog When is the docking of pay legal? This blog explores situations where you may be able to deduct wages and the legal considerations you
What does 2017 hold in store for employers and HR professionals? We look at five key laws that will come into effect. 1 Changes to
As 2016 draws to a close, we reflect on some prominent tribunals and cases brought before courts, the new laws introduced and companies put under
