Changes to taxation of payments made on termination could have 'seismic effect'

Consultation to consider the government’s proposals to simplify the taxation of payments made on termination of employment has recently completed.

Government aiming to align income tax with National Insurance contributions

Chancellor George Osborne said the government “remains concerned” about the growth of salary sacrifice arrangements

Relaxing Sunday trading laws – key considerations for employers

Relaxed Sunday trading will obviously benefit employers, but how can they protect against potential backlash from employees?

Impact of the national living wage on business

The government has announced how its national living wage will be enforced, but will this be good or bad for business?

Apprenticeship levy divides opinion

The planned apprenticeship levy has divided opinion, according to a survey of large employers by the CIPD

National minimum wage rises to £6.70

The national minimum wage rate is now £6.70 for workers aged 21 and over

Will IR35 legislation put firms off using freelancers?

Upcoming government legislation risks making use of freelancers a far more complex issue

ECJ rules travelling time counts as work

Travelling to and from first and last appointments should be regarded as working time for workers without a fixed office

Half of whistleblowers treated differently after speaking out

More than half (51%) of whistleblowers report being treated differently at work after speaking out

How will the Modern Slavery Act affect you?

In 2013 1,746 cases of slavery were reported in the UK and it is estimated to affect 29.8 million people worldwide

Could poor management be causing the rise in 'bullying'?

A survey revealed that six in 10 employees have either suffered or witnessed bullying in the workplace

Sports Direct under fire over employment practices

The Trade Union Share Owners (TUSO) group has called on Sports Direct shareholders to vote out company chairman